REDUNDANCY CHECKLIST
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What are my objectives?
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Have I considered alternatives, for example reduction in employees’ terms and conditions with their consent?
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What will be the cost of redundancies?
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Do I have all the information I need to make the right decision?
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Who will manage the change process?
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Develop a time line.
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Who may be affected? (Identify pool of employees.)
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What is my proposal?
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When do I commence consultation with employees in relation to the proposal, if consultation is necessary?
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Have I provided affected employees with sufficient information about the proposal?
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On what criteria will I select employees?
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Is the selection criteria fair?
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Have I provided affected employees with sufficient information about the selection criteria?
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Have I interviewed affected employees and listened to their views on the proposal and any comments on how they fit the selection criteria?
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Are there any opportunities for redemployment and have I considered them?
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Have I considered employees’ responses to the proposal and criteria before making a decision and responding to employees?
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What external support will I need for employees including outplacement assistance?
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Have I provided contractual (or reasonable) notice of redundancy to redundant employees?
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Are the redundant employees entitled to redundancy compensation?
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