Navigating a business restructuring or facing potential redundancies?
Electing employee representatives may be your next step.
When 20 or more redundancies are planned at one location within 90 days, employers are legally required to consult with elected employee representatives if there is no recognised Trade Union. For employees undertaking such a role, this can be a daunting process, and employers who offer employee representatives guidance on the requirements of their role will be better placed to defend themselves against claims that such consultation was not genuine or meaningful (which could potentially lead to protective awards of up to 90 days’ pay for each employee affected by the redundancy process).
Effective employee representation is key to helping both staff and management fully understand the collective consultation process. EML offers a practical training resource to help you meet your obligations. This resource includes a set of editable PowerPoint slides with speaker notes, designed for managers to deliver a 60-90 minute briefing, either in person or virtually. The slides can also be shared with employee representatives for their reference. Additionally, we can customise the slides with your company’s branding and specific needs, or deliver the training sessions directly to employee representatives via video call.
The topics covered include:
- The role of employee representatives
- Disclosure of company information
- What happens in consultation meetings
- Data protection requirements
- Do’s and don’ts for employee representatives