Update on the Employment Appeal Tribunal Decision: A crucial reminder on the importance of proper consideration of alternative employment - Acuity Law

Update on the Employment Appeal Tribunal Decision: A crucial reminder on the importance of proper consideration of alternative employment - Acuity Law

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has recently delivered its Judgment in the case of Hendy Group Ltd v D Kennedy [2024] EAT 106, providing significant clarification on the obligations of employers during redundancy processes, particularly concerning the consideration of alternative employment. Background Mr Kennedy, a long-serving employee of the Hendy Group, was a training manager for car sales when he was placed at risk of redundancy. Mr Ke…