This guide summarises the process that employers must follow to fulfil their legal obligation to consult on collective redundancies. The duty to consult collectively is triggered where an employer proposes to dismiss as redundant 20 or more employees at one establishment within a period of 90 days or less.
In October 2024 the Government launched a major overhaul of employment law in the form of the Employment Rights Bill. A number of important amendments have been introduced since the proposed legislation was first published. Stephen Simpson, principal editor at Brightmine, joins the podcast to provide an update and help HR departments prepare for the changes.