Many Australian businesses are facing increasing pressure to do more with less.

Rising costs, changing customer demand and operational challenges can force employers to reconsider how work is structured and whether existing roles remain sustainable.

But a genuine need to reduce costs does not give an employer permission to rush the process or treat redundancy as a foregone conclusion.

Employers must have legitimate business reasons for a proposed restructure and follow a fair and defensible process before making final decisions.

A process that appears predetermined, relies on vague reasoning or overlooks suitable redeployment opportunities can expose a business to unfair dismissal and other workplace claims, even where the commercial need for change is genuine.

In just 60 minutes:

• The Genuine Redundancy Test: Understand what employers need to demonstrate when restructuring roles or making positions redundant
• Common Redundancy Mistakes: Where employers get caught out, from inadequate consultation and predetermined outcomes to flawed selection processes
• Redeployment and Alternative Options: What employers should consider before deciding that redundancy is the only available solution
• Making a Defensible Decision: The practical steps, documentation and communication needed to support a fair and well-managed redundancy process

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask your questions during the live Q&A and receive practical guidance from our experts.

Please note that this is general information and not intended to replace legal advice under any circumstances.

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