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Redundancy consultation - administrators must follow the rules
Practice Area: Collective Consultation
Sector: Business services
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Published: 01 February 2012
Law Firm: Shoosmiths
Overview
An employment tribunal has awarded ex-Woolworths staff up to £67 million in compensation because the administrators of the business failed to comply with the legal obligation to consult collectively about redundancies. This briefing outlines the facts of the case, the law in such circumstances, the tribunal's decision and a series of important points to note relating to collective consultation on redundancy.
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