Below is a revamped article we first published in 2017. Nine years later, its message still holds true. Why? Because in 2024 the High Court effectively confirmed that an employer was liable for $1.44 million for breaching its own policy in terminating an employee’s employment. Introduction Well-intended employment policies can leave employers [...]
WestmoreJacobs presented a webinar on “Revisiting Restructures & What’s Changed” on 9 July 2026. We dissected the genuine redundancy exception to unfair dismissals, changes to reasonable redeployment obligations and consultation obligations. We also discussed what employers should consider before commencing restructure.
Introduction In the employer’s traditional playbook of managing dismissal risks, where Unfair Dismissal once headlined, a new chapter is being written. It’s titled – “General Protections”. GP claims are increasing and shows no sign of abating. In this article, we tackle the uncomfortable truth at the heart of the GP regime. The good news [...]
