Agenda item

To consider an appeal against dismissal on the grounds of redundancy in accordance with the Council’s Supporting Transformation (Management of Change) Policy.

The Panel considered an appeal against dismissal on the grounds of compulsory redundancy under the Council’s Supporting Transformation (Management of Change) Policy.

The hearing was attended by an Assistant Director, who presented the management case and an HR Business Partner advising management. The appellant was in attendance at the hearing and was accompanied by their Unison representative. An HR Business Partner was also in attendance to provide HR advice to the Panel.

The Panel considered all the evidence presented to them by both parties, both in writing and verbally and evidence provided at the hearing by one witness who was called in support of management’s case.

Having considered all the available information, the Panel found no evidence to support any of the grounds for appeal. They felt that the appellant had been correctly included in the scope of the restructure and noted that management had consulted properly and had reasonably considered alternative options. They also felt that the selection process had been carried out appropriately and fairly and that the council had made every reasonable effort to mitigate the redundancy.

Resolved:  That the appeal not be upheld.

Reason:     The Panel felt that the decision taken by management to dismiss the appellant was fair and reasonable in all the circumstances of the case and in accordance with the Council’s Supporting Transformation (Management of Change) Policy.