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Navigating Redundancies and Restructures in 2026 - legal updates and best practices

Thursday 29 January 2026
14:00 to 15:00

With a new autumn budget and increases to the National Minimum Wage, many employers are facing tough decisions regarding their workforce.

If redundancies or restructures are on your radar, don’t miss this free, one-hour webinar, where WorkNest’s legal experts will explore key updates to processes following recent case law and legislative changes, highlight common employer pitfalls, and provide answers to your most pressing questions.

During this live session, our experts will guide you through the redundancy consultation process and discuss the protections for particular subsets of employees affected by redundancy.

Additionally, we’ll explore how changes to thresholds for collective consultation will impact future redundancy exercises.

We’ll then take a detailed look at the entire process, from start to finish, focusing on key considerations to help you save time and avoid complications later. This includes identifying the commercial outcomes you want to achieve, demonstrating that all viable options have been explored, and establishing clear scoring criteria for selection.

We’ll end the session with a live Q&A – your opportunity to put your questions to our experts. If you have a question in mind, be sure to submit it in advance via the registration form so that our hosts can review these beforehand.

What you'll learn

  • How to stay compliant with recent and upcoming changes in employment law
  • The importance of drafting a strong, legally-sound business case for redundancies
  • Why you need to create a fair selection pool and set clear scoring criteria
  • When collective consultation is required – and the proposed changes you need to know
  • How to manage volunteers, offer alternative roles, and handle redundancy pay
  • Common employer errors to avoid
  • Best practices for executing restructures effectively

Why join this webinar?

By attending, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and tools to handle redundancies and restructures effectively, ensuring you’re compliant and well-prepared for the challenges ahead.

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Location
Online
Cost Free