We need to talk about redundancy

Redundancies among Australian SMEs are climbing to levels not seen since the pandemic – and the legal bar for getting it right has never been higher. Get the approach wrong, and a redundancy that felt straightforward can unravel into an unfair dismissal claim, reinstatement, or back-pay. This free session gives business owners and HR leaders a practical framework for running a redundancy that holds up – from initial conversation to the final pay. 
Videos 16 June, 2026
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We need to talk about redundancy

What we’ll cover

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The legal redundancy test

Understand the three-part test that makes a redundancy genuine under the Fair Work Act – simple in theory, routinely failed in practice. 

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The traps SMEs fall into

Where consultation, redeployment and final pay calculations go wrong and why underpaying entitlements is now a criminal offence. 

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What the High Court just changed

A recent ruling means redeployment checks now go further than most SMEs expect. 

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How to run a process that holds up

A practical checklist for documenting your rationale, meeting consultation obligations, and calculating final entitlements accurately. 

Meet your presenters

We Need to Talk About Redundancy

Kellie Laguzza

Sales Director

Tuvini Apara Jayakody

Tuvini Jayakody

Workplace Relations Business Partner