Groundworkers
Redundancy Process for Groundworkers
Plain-English guidance on redundancy process for UK groundworkers and small business owners — what the law requires and how to handle it without making costly mistakes.
Real situations groundworkers face
- —a groundworker made redundant when a highway improvement contract closes and the firm wins no further work.
- —a groundworker challenging selection for redundancy when a plant operator on the same crew was retained.
- —a small groundworks firm making its only labourer redundant without any consultation period.
These are exactly the kinds of situations where getting the redundancy process process wrong can lead to an employment tribunal claim.
What you need to know as a groundworks employer
As a groundworks employer, handling redundancy process correctly is essential to avoid employment tribunal claims. UK employment law applies to all employers regardless of business size, and the consequences of getting the process wrong can be costly.
The situations that most commonly arise for groundworks businesses include: a groundworker made redundant when a highway improvement contract closes and the firm wins no further work, a groundworker challenging selection for redundancy when a plant operator on the same crew was retained, a small groundworks firm making its only labourer redundant without any consultation period. Each of these requires a correct and documented process to protect your business.
This guide covers what you need to do as a groundworks employer. For the complete step-by-step process, read the full guide linked below.
Read the full guide
We have a detailed article covering redundancy process that walks you through every step of the process.
Read: Redundancy Process — the complete guide →More guides for groundworkers
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