new acas guidance on managing collective redundancies

<p>ACAS presents new guidance for employers in cultivating good understanding as to their legal duties when managing a collective redundancy. The guide is not legally binding but it sets out principles and behaviours behind a good consultation to help employers manage collective redundancies more effectively.</p> <p>The guidance provides a checklist for handling collective redundancies which covers the following areas:</p> <p>The guidance also contains sample forms (a redundancy selection matrix and a redundancy procedure), case studies, information on the election, roles and responsibilities of employee representatives and advice on looking after employees and the business during redundancy.</p> <p>For further information or to speak to our employment law specialist please call (0116) 2999 199</p>