Restructure Without Risk

Restructuring Your Team? Do It Without the Legal Headaches

Sometimes growth means change. Sometimes survival does too.

Whether you’re shifting roles, merging teams, or streamlining the business to stay competitive, restructuring is a necessary part of running a company — but it’s also legally risky if handled the wrong way.

One wrong move, one poorly worded letter, or one unfair process could land you in tribunal. That’s where we come in.

With Restructure Without Risk, we help UK small businesses make changes confidently, fairly, and in full compliance with the law.

What Counts as a Restructure?

You might be:

• Combining roles or removing duplicate posts

• Changing job titles, responsibilities or reporting lines

• Replacing full-time roles with part-time or freelance positions

• Closing a department or location

• Changing terms and conditions of employment

• Or… all of the above

Whatever the reason — the moment you change someone’s role, contract, or security at work, you need to follow a proper process to avoid claims for unfair dismissal, breach of contract, or constructive dismissal.

Real Business Restructures. Real Legal Trouble.

Business change is essential — but mishandling a restructure can cost you more than just morale.

When roles are downgraded, contracts are changed, or employees are moved around without proper process, the fallout can be serious. Even if your intentions are good, skipping consultation or failing to manage communication properly can lead to claims of unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, or breach of contract.

What Can Go Wrong During a Restructure?

Restructuring isn’t just about strategy — it’s also about people, and that means following the right steps:

• Consulting employees before changes are decided

• Clearly explaining the reasons and options

• Giving employees a chance to respond and ask questions

• Offering alternatives where possible

• Documenting everything, including meetings and decisions

Miss these, and you may face a claim — even if the restructure makes perfect business sense.

Real-World Example: Constructive Dismissal from Restructure

Case: Downgrading roles without consultation = £10,000+ payout

In a recent Employment Tribunal, two employees of a university research institute were awarded compensation for constructive unfair dismissal after their job roles were significantly downgraded as part of a restructure — with no meaningful consultation.

They were given lower-level positions that didn’t reflect their experience or responsibilities. After resigning in protest, they brought claims against their employer — and won.

The Tribunal found the restructure to be unfairly implemented, with no opportunity to appeal, inadequate consultation, and poor communication.

What You Get With Restructure Without Risk

We’ll guide you through:

• Understanding your options and the legal routes available

• Building a clear, step-by-step restructuring plan

• Documenting everything — from initial letters to final outcomes

• Handling contract changes, redundancies, and consultations the right way

You’ll stay in control, keep things compliant, and treat your team with fairness and clarity.

We’ve taken the complexity out of restructuring and turned it into a simple, three-step process:

Step 1: Book Your Free Introduction Call

This first call is completely free and takes around 15 minutes over the phone or on Teams.

You tell us:

• What’s going on in the business
• How many people are potentially affected
• What changes you think need to be made

We’ll explain how the process works and what you’ll need to be mindful of — whether you’re changing roles, reducing headcount, or altering contracts.

No pressure, no hard sell — just a helpful chat to see where you stand and whether we can help.

Step 2: Your Restructure Roadmap (Fixed Fee)

If you choose to go ahead, we’ll put together a tailored plan that includes:

• A compliant, step-by-step restructure process based on your situation

• All documentation needed: letters, meeting scripts, checklists

• Guidance on consulting with staff, proposing changes, and finalising outcomes

• Support for any redundancies, contract changes, or redeployments involved

Fixed Fees (based on employees affected):

• 1–5 employees: £499

• 6–10 employees: £799

• 11–15 employees: £999

• 16+ or more complex scenarios: custom quote

Step 3: Hands-On Support (Optional)

Need us to stick around and help with meetings, letters, or last-minute issues? We can:

• Prep you for or attend key conversations (virtually)

• Review contract amendments or selection criteria

• Support with communication, timelines, and appeal handling

• Advise on redeployment, alternative roles, or redundancy as part of the restructure

Use us ad-hoc at an hourly rate, or choose a support package to lock in peace of mind.

Get the Structure Right — Before It Costs You

Restructuring can strengthen your business — or expose it to serious risk if not handled properly. We help you take action with confidence, not guesswork.

Book your free intro call today and get the clarity you need to move forward safely.

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