Redundancy & Dismissal Support That Safeguards Your Business

Need expert redundancy and dismissal support to make tough employment decisions the right way? We help SME leaders navigate employee exits with confidence—ensuring every step is fair, legally compliant, and commercially sound. Whether it’s a restructure, underperformance, or conduct concerns, we guide you through each stage with clarity and care. For wider guidance on compliance and day-to-day people management, see our HR and Employment Law Advice and Support service.

Fair, compliant and commercially-sound decisions

Redundancy & Dismissal Support That Safeguards Your Business

Fair, compliant and commercially-sound decisions — even when they’re tough ones

Letting people go is one of the hardest parts of running a business. Whether it’s a necessary restructure, a genuine redundancy, or a final step after performance concerns — these are high-stakes decisions where getting it wrong can cost you far more than keeping someone on.

• We help SME leaders handle redundancies and dismissals the right way:
• Legally compliant
• Commercially justifiable
• Human, clear and documented

Our support for employee dismissal and redundancy decisions ensures you’re protected both legally and commercially, without losing sight of the people involved.

Dismissals and restructures are high-risk without the right support

Most employers wait too long — and then act too fast

We help you find the right balance between patience and protection.

If conflict or grievances are part of the picture, our Dispute and Grievance Management service can help resolve issues before they reach the dismissal stage.

• Whether you’re dealing with:
• Underperformance or persistent absenteeism
• A change in business needs or reduced demand
• Behavioural issues that haven’t improved
• Or a restructure that puts some roles at risk…

…you need to act in a way that is fair, legal, and defensible — but also efficient and pragmatic.

How to legally dismiss an employee in England and Wales

Employers must follow a fair and documented process when dismissing employees. We guide you through each step—from performance warnings to final hearings—ensuring your actions are legally compliant and well-supported.

Dismissals for Conduct or Capability

If someone is no longer the right fit — for performance, behaviour or culture — you need to follow a structured process.

• We’ll help you:
• Ensure all stages of capability or disciplinary procedures are covered
• Issue warnings and set improvement plans clearly and fairly
• Conduct final hearings and prepare termination letters that hold up under scrutiny
• Reduce the risk of unfair dismissal claims or reputational harm

Redundancy planning and process support

When roles become redundant, not people — the process matters.

• We’ll support you to:
• Plan your business case and assess alternatives
• Conduct meaningful consultation, even in micro teams
• Score employees fairly and transparently if selection is needed
• Communicate with clarity, empathy and legal compliance
• Prepare final documentation including notice, redundancy pay and settlement letters

Settlement agreements and exit terms

Sometimes a clean break is best for everyone — but it still needs to be done properly.

• We help SME leaders:
• Understand when a settlement is appropriate
• Draft fair, legally robust agreements
• Advise on without-prejudice conversations
• Coordinate with solicitors where needed

Making tough calls doesn’t mean acting alone

We understand how difficult and emotionally loaded these decisions can be.

That’s why we don’t just offer documents and checklists — we provide calm, commercial and compliant guidance, every step of the way.

• With us, you’ll:
• Protect your legal position
• Reduce stress and emotional fallout
• Treat people with empathy and respect
• Avoid common (and costly) employer mistakes

We provide HR support for difficult employee decisions that need to be made, and with expert support. From capability concerns to cultural misalignment, we help you take decisive action with confidence and care.

Trusted by SME Leaders Who Want to Get It Right

“Our company have employed the services of Ward Williams HR to successfully manage our HR needs for several years. During this time, Sally, Emma, and their wider team, have always provided professional and practical advice. Their services recently came to the fore whilst our company was subject to major restructuring. Representatives from Ward Williams HR were constantly on hand to ensure industry compliance and guidance, throughout every stage of the process. As a business owner it is reassuring to have Ward Williams HR’s knowledge and skill, supporting our operation.”
— Michael Phelps,
EHD London No1 Bond Ltd

We are proud to offer redundancy and dismissal support to businesses in England and Wales for clear, confident guidance during tough decisions.

Facing a difficult decision?

We’ll help you navigate the legal, commercial and human side — without delay.

Solve all your employment law questions in just one call.

• Get a free consultation today on the following:
• Employment contracts
• Disciplinaries
• Holiday pay
• Maternity leave
• Recruitment
• Redundancy and dismissal
• Sick leave
• Tribunals
• Payroll

If you would like more information on our HR and Employment Law advice and HR packages to support your business, please get in touch with the office at hr@wardwilliamshr.co.uk or call 01932 830664 or submit our contact form and we will get in touch.