The importance of following a fair process in an unfair dismissal claim In this episode 184 of the podcast I bring you details of a recent case decided by the Court of Appeal in respect of unfair dismissal in a redundancy situation. The case is Gwynedd Council and S Barratt & I Hughes In this episode of the podcast I cover: The basic position with regards to unfair dismissal and redundancy dismissals. Details of the case and why the Judge at the Employment Tribunal decided the dismissal was unfair. What employer’s need to consider when going through a redundancy consultation. Why a failure to allow an appeal against dismissal is one factor to be considered by an employment tribunal in a claim for unfair dismissal.   You may also find the following helpful. Redundancy Process: Alternative Vacancies Redundancy Process: Pools & Selection Criteria Electing Employee Representatives: Redundancy Procedure The Redundancy Consultation Process Introduction to Redundancy     Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour   Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006   We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents   We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE   The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.