WRC held that dismissal was unfair due to flawed consultation and redundancy process.

The Complainant was informed in September 2020 that his role as Executive Chef was at risk due to Covid-19. Subsequent consultation meetings occurred in October and November, during which the company cited revenue declines but provided no supporting financial documentation. He was offered a role in China, but shortly after, in early November 2020, was made redundant, with his final payment issued mid-November 2020. He lodged an unsuccessful appeal, citing inadequate consultation, lack of financial transparency, and a flawed selection process. He argued that no meaningful alternatives to redundancy were explored, and his long service was disregarded. The Complainant claimed the redundancy process lacked fairness