Business restructures & redundancies
Need legal help with business restructuring and redundancies?
In the current challenging economic climate, many West Australian businesses are navigating difficult times, with some facing the need to make tough decisions, including redundancies.
If your business is affected, you may need expert legal guidance to manage compliance and mitigate risks associated with restructuring and redundancies. Our experienced employment lawyers are here to provide the specialised advice you need during this critical period.
What you need to know
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What do employees need to know about restructuring and redundancies?
The redundancy process can be daunting and confusing. As an employee, it’s crucial to understand your entitlements and ensure you are treated fairly. You need to be aware of your rights regarding redeployment, notice periods, severance pay, and any potential claims for unfair dismissal.
The National Employment Standards (NES) set out the minimum entitlements for redundancy for eligible employees.
In addition, an applicable award may grant you further rights, such as the right to be consulted about the proposed redundancy, take job-seeker leave, and receive additional entitlements beyond those provided by the NES.
Your employment contract or employer’s policies may also outline specific procedures, rights, and entitlements related to redundancy or redeployment.
At MDC Legal, our workplace lawyers can guide you through all these issues, offering tailored advice, legal support, and representation to meet your needs.
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What do employers need to know about redundancy?
As an employer, it’s essential to remain agile and responsive to market demands while safeguarding your business against the risks that restructuring and redundancy can bring.
Our specialist employment lawyers provide step-by-step guidance throughout the redundancy process. We can advise on the correct procedures for employee selection and workforce consultation. Our advice is tailored to your business, the employees involved, and the relevant awards or legislation, ensuring a compliant and fair process.