Case study · Anonymised engineering SME · 75 staff
Rebuilding dismissal process before a restructuring programme
An engineering SME preparing for role exits lacked consistent investigation and decision-making processes, creating legal risk ahead of a planned restructure.
Process standardised before restructure
Documentation quality improved
Reduced unfair dismissal risk
Client context
UK engineering SME
~75 staff
Operationally complex roles
Planned restructuring
Problem
The business intended to exit roles but had no consistent investigation framework, unclear documentation standards, and informal decision-making, creating high risk of unfair dismissal claims.
What we did
- Designed structured investigation framework
- Introduced documentation standards
- Built evidence-gathering and decision-making process
- Worked directly with leadership on live cases
- Provided practical manager guidance
Outcome
Dismissal processes were aligned to a consistent and defensible standard, allowing leadership to proceed with restructuring confidently.
Commercial impact
- Reduced exposure to unfair dismissal claims
- Avoided delays to restructuring
- Lower reactive legal cost risk
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