An Introduction To Global Reductions In Force - Reed Smith To Present Teleseminar On January 29

Reductions in force - also known as collective redundancies - can be daunting for employers, both in dealing with employee issues and protecting the company from liability. On Thursday, 29 January 2015, my partners and I will present a primer on what employers need to know about redundancies in four key jurisdictions: the UK, France, Germany, and the United States. We'll address:

What qualifies as a redundancy/RIF in each jurisdiction? When is an employer required to consult with employees before a dismissal? What happens if an employer wants to dismiss only some employees in a group? Are employers required to consider alternatives to dismissal? What payments are dismissed employees entitled to? What liabilities could an employer face it if doesn't comply with its...