Mass Management Plan

1. Business Details

Business Name: [Insert Business Name] ABN: [Insert ABN] Date of Plan: [Insert Date] Prepared by: [Insert Name/Title]

2. Situation Overview

2.1 Background

[Describe the reasons for the change, such as financial difficulty, loss of contract, or technological change.]

2.2 Objectives

[List the objectives of the management plan, e.g., reduce wage bill by 20%, merge departments, comply with new safety standards.]

3. Impact Assessment

3.1 Affected Departments or Teams

[List the specific teams or job classifications affected by this plan.]

3.2 Estimated Number of Employees Affected

• Positions Proposed for Redundancy: [Insert Number]
• Positions Proposed for Redeployment: [Insert Number]
• Positions Facing Change in Terms: [Insert Number]

3.3 Consultation Scope

[Indicate if you will consult with employees directly, through a representative, or via a union.]

4. Legal and Compliance Check

4.1 Relevant Modern Awards or Enterprise Agreements

[List all awards registered with the Fair Work Commission that cover affected employees.]

4.2 National Employment Standards Check

[Confirm that the plan meets the NES standards for notice, redundancy pay, and consultation.]

4.3 WHS Considerations

[Identify psychosocial risks and mitigation strategies, such as EAP services.]

5. Financial Analysis

5.1 Cost of Redundancy

[Estimate total cost including redundancy pay, leave payouts, and superannuation.]

5.2 Forecasted Savings

[Estimate the ongoing savings this plan will generate.]

6. Selection Criteria

[List the objective criteria used to select employees for redundancy. Examples include skills, performance, attendance, and operational requirements. Do not use age or gender.]

7. Communication Strategy

7.1 Timeline

Date	Action	Responsible Person
[Date]	Initial announcement	[Name]
[Date]	Individual consultations	[Name]
[Date]	Final decision notification	[Name]

7.2 Key Messages

[Draft the core messages explaining the business reasons and the lack of alternative work.]

8. Employee Support

[List support offered, e.g., outplacement services, career counselling, financial advice.]

9. Redeployment Opportunities

[List any vacant positions that affected staff can apply for.]

10. Approval

Approved by: [Signature/Name] Date: [Date]