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UK2.9.3 Closing a UK business—employment law considerations

United Kingdom

When a business that employs staff is closed or transferred, employment law protects the rights of employees.

Where a business no longer requires the services of some or all its employees (because the business is in financial difficulties or is being reorganized), the employer may need to make employees redundant.

During a redundancy process the employer must ensure that fair procedures are followed. These include fair selection criteria and a consultation with the employer. If the employer is making 20 or more people

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