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Managing Large-Scale Redundancies: Lessons from BrewDog

Following 5 consecutive years of losses, craft beer brand BrewDog became insolvent on 2 March 2026 and has been acquired by US company Tilray Brands. Under the pre-pack administration sale, 38 UK…

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How to ensure a fair redundancy process

After rising sharply during the pandemic, redundancy levels reached their lowest since records began from the period March to May 2022, as businesses struggled to recruit in a tight labour market. However,…

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Managing redundancy: What you need to know

According to a new ACAS survey of British businesses, almost 1 in 5 employers expect to make redundancies in the next year, with large businesses more affected than SMEs. Managing redundancy can…

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The trials and tribulations of surviving redundancy

Employers have a duty to make reasonable attempts to find alternative employment for anyone facing redundancy, and employees on maternity leave have an additional right to be offered any suitable alternative role…

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When it comes to redundancies, it’s good to talk

With the continuing challenges of COVID19, many employers may find themselves planning redundancies for the first time… Any redundancy dismissal in the workplace can give rise to a successful unfair dismissal claim…

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Redundancies: What you need to consider…

From time to time businesses may need to consider cutting their workforce in order to remain competitive. Advances in technology, changes in the marketplace and issues such as Brexit are all factors…

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Managing redundancy dismissals

Business reorganisations / restructures are part of everyday life for organisations looking to remain viable and competitive in the marketplace.  Where they involve job losses, however, there can be exposure to unfair…

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Redundancy, pregnancy and maternity leave

Redundancy consultation for pregnancy and maternity leave – How should an employee on maternity leave be treated in the context of a pending redundancy exercise? By and large, she should be treated…