Coronavirus redundancies are being made due to the current economic climate caused by the pandemic. Many people are finding themselves being made redundant, which can be a tough time for anyone.
ACAS have said:
“Employers should exhaust all possible alternatives before making redundancies. These often emerge from effective consultation with workers and trade unions.
Across our networks and members, we have seen joint decisions to save jobs based, for example, upon more part-time working, cuts to overtime, alternative roles, and retraining. When employers, unions and employee representatives work together, solutions can often result in retaining loyal skilled staff, and help avoid the costs of redundancy, employment tribunals and recruitment when the economy recovers.”
ACAS are available to offer free advice to anyone who feels like they need help when it comes to redundancies, whether you are an employee or an employer. This can be done by completing the form in the link below and requesting a call back from ACAS.