Workforce adjustment procedures
Employment adjustment procedures require the grounds, scope of the measures, documentation and consultation process to be considered together.
Collective redundancies
The scale of the measure and the people affected require specific, documented planning.
Temporary suspension of employment contracts
The suspension is organised by grounds, periods, employees, documentation and planned communication.
Reductions in working hours
The reduction must explain its scope, duration, distribution and connection to the company's circumstances.
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Restructuring should start from the actual business problem and connect it with measures, a timetable, available resources and the employment impact.
Consultation period and negotiations
The consultation period is prepared with organised information, defined representatives, a record of proposals and a strategy that can develop during negotiations.
Legal preparation of the proceedings
The legal file brings together the grounds, explanatory report, documents, communications and decisions so that the procedure can be understood from start to finish.
Defence against challenges
If a challenge is brought, the defence must reconstruct the grounds, negotiations, alternatives considered and final decision.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an ERE and an ERTE?
They are different procedures, and their suitability depends on the type of measure, its duration and its scope within the workforce.
When is a dismissal considered collective?
Whether the measure is collective must be determined using workforce figures, the proposed measures and the period examined. The specific case needs to be reviewed.
Is negotiation compulsory?
The procedure may include a consultation phase with the relevant employee representatives. This should be prepared as a central part of the case.
Can a lawyer handle the entire employment procedure?
A lawyer can coordinate legal preparation, documentation, negotiation and representation, with responsibilities and the scope of the engagement defined in advance.