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Welcome to the second edition of ML Covered, our new monthly round-up of key events that are relevant for those dealing with Management Liability Policies covering D&O, EPL and PTL-type risks.
Latest insolvencies figures & quantifying "trading misfeasance" claims
For most businesses, a decision to undertake an organisational change can mean a reduction in operational costs, a reduction in roles, an increase in efficiencies and streamlined decision-making. However, the announcement of a restructure can often leave staff of all levels feeling tense and uncertain. Effectively navigating organisational change is not something that happens by chance, it requires a clear plan, effective communication and a recognition of risks.
This article will help employers plan for organisational change, identify risks and manage communication.
Welcome to our monthly newsletter, with a summary of the latest news and developments in UK employment law.
In this issue
- Case law updates
- Legislative developments
- Other news
- New guidance
- Consultations
Recent publications
When an employer is insolvent and administrators appointed, job losses are often an inevitable consequence. In this blog we look at the legal obligations arising where redundancies meet the threshold for collective consultation, and the implications for administrators arising out of the recent Supreme Court in the case of R (on the application of Palmer) v Northern Derbyshire Magistrates Court and another.
When does the legal obligation to collectively consult apply?
The Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 (the Act) provides enhanced protections for employees in insolvency situations.
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As an insolvency practitioner, navigating those tricky, high risk, cases, can often take a toll on your, and your employee’s, mental health.
By definition, your work requires the ability to balance various duties and handle pressure from concerned creditors, anxious or unhelpful directors, and distressed employees. It can be a distressed and distressing environment in which to work.
Managing the financial health of a business to ensure it continues to be viable and successful can be challenging, particularly in today’s economic environment.
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A recent English law case has highlighted an issue relevant to those involved in Channel Islands-related insolvencies – and particularly to insolvency practitioners ("IPs") who take on appointments as administrators – about the interplay between insolvency legislation and employment law.