A collective dismissal is not just a legal procedure.
It is a difficult moment on a human level, a strategic negotiation, and a high-risk legal process – all at the same time.
Once the announcement is made, the information and consultation process becomes intense.
Management must explain the restructuring project, answer all questions, assess alternatives and often negotiate a social plan.
👉 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.
At Yelaw, we assist employers throughout the entire collective dismissal process under the Belgian Renault Act.
Our role is to ensure the process remains legally secure, strategically managed and operationally workable.
➡️ 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
We analyse whether the restructuring qualifies as a collective dismissal under Belgian law, structure the legal strategy and prepare the HR and communication approach.
➡️ 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗹
We prepare the information and consultation file, anticipate key questions from trade unions and ensure the legal framework is fully respected.
➡️ 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀
We support employers during what is often the most challenging phase of the procedure: intense discussions with trade unions, scrutiny of the restructuring rationale and negotiations on mitigation measures.
➡️ 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻
We assist with the design of legally sound and economically sustainable social plans, balancing financial constraints and social dialogue.
➡️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗹
We secure the notification and execution of the dismissals and help minimise litigation and reputational risks.
💡 Handled correctly, a collective dismissal under the Renault Act in Belgium can remain structured and predictable.
❌ Handled poorly, it can quickly turn into social conflict, legal disputes and reputational damage.
At Yelaw, we regularly assist employers with collective dismissals, restructurings and Renault Act procedures in Belgium.
Because when it comes to a collective redundancy, the work starts long before the announcement.
Questions? Do not hesitate to reach out: info@yelaw.be
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