Employers are being faced with difficult decisions about potentially reducing their headcount to eliminate redundant positions in light of a shift in the economic climate and an increased focus on business efficiency.

With any termination comes liability.

In this 3-part series of In Focus videos specific to Reductions in Force, our Labour and Employment lawyers discuss how employers can navigate these significant workforce changes while limiting their liability and complying with legal requirements, as follows:

• In Part 1 – Planning Your Workforce Redesign we cover best practices for employers as they consider planning their workforce redesign, including conducting due diligence to understand exposure and potential liabilities.

• In Part 2 – Undertaking Your Workforce Redesign our group explores the key steps in employment terminations such as preparing the termination letter, severance package offer, a full and final release and a meeting script, as well as outlining post-termination duties for the employer.

• In Part 3 – The Outcome and Litigation Arising From Your Workforce Redesign we look at the potential outcomes and employer obligations should the separation package offer be rejected, one-on-one employee negotiations fail, and litigation ensues.

Click the titles above to watch each video in our 3-part mini-series on Reductions in Force.