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In a recent Fair Work Commission case, a restaurant chain's failure to consult with a chef before his redundancy, despite financial difficulties, led to an unfair dismissal ruling. Employers must consult with employees about redundancy plans and alternatives, even during financial hardship, or risk unfair dismissal claims.

A small business that found a worker alternative employment was entitled to reduce his redundancy pay, a tribunal has ruled.

A tribunal has rejected an employer's bid to avoid paying redundancy pay after finding it didn't offer a worker 'other acceptable employment'.

Effectively managing redundancies is critical. By carefully planning, executing, and evaluating the process, employers can minimise the impact on all parties involved.

If a fixed-term contract ends earlier than planned, redundancy pay may still apply.

Can an employer retract a notice of dismissal and insist an employee keep working? Read more here about dismissal and termination.

The FWC denied a request to avoid paying redundancy to an employee as the new job offered was too different from the old one, making it not a valid alternative.