Further to our previous article on Protective Award we wanted to remind employees of their rights when it comes to redundancies, and in particular Protective Award.
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the country so far, not just regarding the death toll but also in respect of the economy and looming job losses (of which many will be unavoidable). As a result, many companies are now being forced to look at cost cutting, often viewing redundancy as the ‘easiest’ way to save costs, whilst most staff are not needed during the current lockdown.
This, however, does not change a company’s legal duty to consult properly and follow a strict process on redundancy. Unfortunately, we have already seen waves of redundancies throughout certain sectors, and we as a company have seen an increase in enquiries from groups of people affected by this. To no surprise at all, the reason given for the majority of the redundancies is COVID-19. Although it will obviously play a huge part in their decision making, it is not an acceptable excuse to not consult with staff. In the current climate, employers should be liaising and consulting with employees and even more so, if redundancies are being planned.
If you are part of a group of colleagues who have been made redundant owing to the current pandemic, you could be in line to make a claim against your employer.
Imperium Law are specialist Protective Award solicitors, call us now for claims advice on 0800 633 5730 or email enquiries@imperiumlaw.co.uk.
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