Redundancy

“From time to time employers implement changes that have a significant effect on large numbers of employees. Moves such as outsourcing and off-shoring, restructuring, downsizing and mergers are major projects. Usually, dealing with employees – and their concerns and legal rights – is only part of a much broader picture. However, it is crucial not to overlook employees, works councils an unions since much of the value of many businesses rests on having a stable, enthusiastic and skilled workforce.