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Why might an employer face criminal prosecution if a collective redundancy process is not followed correctly?

Posted in : First Tuesday Q&A NI on 5 April 2022
Chris Fullerton
Arthur Cox NI
Issues covered: Redundancy; Collective Consultation

There has been considerable media attention on P&O Ferries after it made 800 staff redundant with immediate effect, resulting in accusations that the correct redundancy process had not been followed and also accusations that P&O should face criminal proceedings. The staff of P&O Ferries will almost certainly have successful claims for unfair dismissal and a failure to collectively consult as a result of no redundancy process being followed. However, these claims are separate from the prospect of the company facing criminal prosecution.

The rules on collective consultation already carry a potential criminal offence where an employer fails to notify the Secretary of State (for

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Chris Fullerton
Arthur Cox NI

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