The vital importance of correct procedure and conduct in a redundancy process
Employers and HR professionals must be constantly aware that inappropriate terminology and “joke” comments directed by senior staff towards their subordinates should be swiftly dealt with when discovered. If sexist, ageist or homophobic terms are used, even if intended to be humorous, it must be stamped out or risk the situation escalating to the degree that the organisation finds that such comments feature in a claim in the employment tribunal.
