Redundancies: Harsh but must be fair!
In addition to the increase in the National Minimum Wage (NMW) as part of the government’s plan to ‘Make Work Pay’, the Autumn 2024 budget introduced several measures that will have a negative impact on business costs, including increased employer National Insurance contributions. These changes may pose significant challenges for many employers who might find themselves planning redundancies to mitigate rising costs associated with employing staff. Any redundancy can give rise to a successful unfair dismissal claim if not managed correctly.
28th January 2025
