1.1 Explain the legal requirements that relate to the management of redundancy

Learning Outcomes

Assessment Criteria

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Understand the management of redundancy

1.1   Explain the legal requirements that relate to the management of redundancy

1.2   Explain the conditions required for a redundancy and their implications

1.3   Explain possible ways of avoiding redundancies

1.4   Explain the factors involved in identifying the pool for redundancy selection

1.5   Explain the factors involved in developing an appeals process

1.6   Explain the process for planning and managing a redundancy

1.7   Evaluate the implications of voluntary and compulsory redundancy on individuals

1.8   Evaluate the implications of voluntary and compulsory redundancy for organisations

1.9   Evaluate the type of information required by staff who are retained

1.10 Evaluate the type of information required by staff who are made redundant

1.11 Assess the role of outplacement in redundancy

1. Understand the principles of redeployment

2.1 Explain the concept of redeployment

2.2 Explain the legal requirements that relate to the management of redeployment

2.3 Explain the process for planning and managing a redeployment

2.4 Evaluate the type of information required by staff who are retained

2.5 Evaluate the type of information required by staff who are redeployed

2.6 Evaluate the benefits and limitations to an organisation of redeployment

2.7 Assess the role of project management techniques in the management of redeployment

1. Be able to manage a redundancy

3.1 Evaluate the available options for avoiding a redundancy and their implications

3.2 Develop a redundancy plan and timetable that addresses redundancy objectives

3.3 Take action to ensure that redundancy payments are calculated accurately

3.4 Use an appropriate method for communicating the outcome of a redundancy decision

3.5 Make agreed support services available to those who have been made redundant

1. Be able to manage the redeployment of staff

4.1 Explain to redeployees the reasons, purpose and benefits of redeployment

4.2 Develop a redeployment plan that addresses agreed objectives

4.3 Use an appropriate method for communicating about redeployment

4.4 Make agreed support services available to those being redeployed

4.5 Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, legal and ethical requirements for the redeployment of staff