Redundancy and Restructuring
There are times when businesses need to either restructure or downsize, which can involve changes in the workforce. This may involve redundancy and restructuring, whether voluntary or compulsory.
In the case of either Blake-Turner advises employers on the process and steps to be taken in order to ensure that all legislation is complied with and that the employer is not left open to challenge. This will involve advising on when a redundancy situation arises and if it does, advising on selection pools, consultation periods, criteria, redundancy pay etc. A number of other issues such as pregnancy and maternity leave may have an impact on redundancy and these need to be looked at very carefully before undertaking restructuring.
When advising employees in a redundancy situation, Blake-Turner will examine whether it is a genuine redundancy situation or a “sham” process designed to terminate employment for other reasons.
Blake-Turner also regularly advises employees on settlement agreements as well as drafting settlement agreements for employees where employers and employees have agreed a severance package.
To discuss your requirements with our redundancy lawyers, please contact Rupert Farr or alternatively click here to fill out an enquiry form.
Contracts of Employment
We assist a number of employers in drafting and advising on Contracts of Employment. We have a number of templates…
Service Agreements
We advise on drafting service agreements for senior employees and directors. Although we have templates…
Discrimination
Blake-Turner advises both employers and employees on all aspects of discrimination, including race, sex, religion and sexual…
Employment Termination
We advise both employers and employees on employment termination. In the case of employers if they wish to bring…
Anti-Corruption Practices
As part of our service to employers advising them on handbook and HR policies, we include an Ethical Guidelines and Anti-Corruption…
Handbook and Policy Reviews
Blake-Turner undertakes, on behalf of employers, detailed production of Handbook and Policy Reviews. We have standard templates…
Restrictive Covenants
Most contracts of employment, especially for senior and sales generating employees, include restrictive covenants…
Whistleblowing or Protected Disclosures
Whistleblowing or to use their technical term “protected disclosures”, arise when an employee (or a member or partner…
TUPE
TUPE applies to employees in all businesses in the UK both on business transfers and service provision changes…
Unfair or Wrongful Dismissal
Blake-Turner have extensive experience in advising both employers and employees on unfair or wrongful dismissal claims…