As an employer, you may face situations where downsizing becomes
necessary. Market changes, reorganizations, technological
developments, or economic challenges can lead to the need for
reducing your staff.
While it's crucial to follow proper procedures ― such
as keeping proper documentation, defining the selection pool and
criteria, conducting consultation meetings, and complying with
formalities at each step — the requirement for justifiable
grounds is a key condition for a valid downsizing process.
Without justifiable grounds, a dismissal will be invalid, no
matter how properly the process has otherwise been managed. In this
blog, we'll explain what the requirement for justifiable
grounds entails and how you ensure your downsizing decisions meet
legal and ethical standards.
