Redundancy Solicitors for Employers in Kent & South East London
Aletta Shaw's employment solicitors guide employers through redundancy fairly and lawfully — from establishing a genuine redundancy situation to fair selection, consultation and calculating payments. Getting the process right protects your business from unfair dismissal claims. Free initial call available.
Key fact: Where an employer proposes to make 20 or more redundancies at one establishment within 90 days, collective consultation obligations apply.
Employers must follow a fair redundancy process, including proper consultation and fair selection, or dismissals may be unfair. Source: gov.uk.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a redundancy fair?
A genuine redundancy situation, fair and objective selection criteria, meaningful consultation, and consideration of suitable alternative work. We help you evidence each step.
When is collective consultation required?
When 20 or more redundancies are proposed at one establishment within 90 days, extra collective consultation duties apply, with strict timescales.
How much is statutory redundancy pay?
It is based on age, length of service and weekly pay, subject to statutory caps. We can help you calculate entitlements correctly.
Speak to Aletta Shaw Solicitors for a free initial call on 020 8301 4884, or book a consultation. Offices in Bexleyheath, Blackheath, Petts Wood, Tunbridge Wells and St Katharine Docks.