How COVID-19 has impacted employment relationship and redundancy procedures

With the uncertainty presented by Covid-19 (coronavirus), professionals and private business owners will need to rapidly adjust their practices and procedures to suit the current situation and ensure continuity of business.

For most employers intending to terminate employees, redundancy is likely to be considered at some stage; if not immediately, then potentially while employees are on unpaid leave. If so, the usual rules around redundancy processes, including a genuine redundancy situation and the fair process will apply.