Managing employment termination across the European Union is one of the most legally demanding responsibilities an HR leader can face. With 27 overlapping national regimes, strict EU-level directives including the Collective Redundancies Directive, and penalties that can reach millions of euros, the margin for error is vanishingly small. Over 40% of employers report active compliance challenges — and even routine dismissals can expose your organization to costly litigation, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational damage. The question is not whether this complexity will test your organization, but whether you will be ready when it does.
This certified program gives you exactly what you need: the legal fluency and practical command to lead termination, dismissal, and redundancy processes across the EU with full confidence and compliance. You will develop a clear mastery of key EU frameworks — including the Collective Redundancies Directive — and how they translate into enforceable obligations across different member states. Core areas of focus include determining when collective redundancy thresholds are triggered, fulfilling consultation and notification requirements, evaluating lawful dismissal grounds, and managing the growing complexity of cross-border and remote work arrangements.
Throughout the program, you will engage with real-world case studies, cross-jurisdiction comparisons, and practical scenarios that bring legal principles to life. You will leave equipped to design defensible termination strategies, execute compliant procedures, build airtight documentation and audit trails, and apply objective selection criteria that withstand legal challenge. Critically, you will also learn how to manage protected categories and deploy early intervention strategies that significantly reduce your organization's litigation exposure.
Upon successful completion, you will earn the Certification in EU Employment Termination and Dismissal Law — a credential that signals genuine expertise to your organization, your peers, and your regulators. Globally recognized and increasingly sought after, this certification will meaningfully elevate your professional profile — signaling to employers, boards, and legal counterparts alike that you possess verified expertise in one of the most demanding areas of EU employment law. For HR leaders seeking to expand their influence, step into more senior roles, or lead cross-border people operations with authority, this credential is a decisive career differentiator that sets you apart in a competitive and highly specialized field.
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This program will entitle you:
Download Brochure Pricing & Registration- Immerse yourself in 2 days of intensive, instructor-led live training that goes beyond theory — gaining deep, actionable insight into the full spectrum of EU employment termination, dismissal, and redundancy management. From core legal principles and procedural compliance to risk mitigation strategies and the design of robust, legally defensible frameworks, every session is built to translate directly into your day-to-day practice.
- Earn the industry-recognized Certification in EU Employment Termination and Dismissal Law — a credential that does more than validate your knowledge. It elevates your professional standing, signals verified expertise to employers and legal counterparts, and positions you as the go-to authority on complex EU employment frameworks within your organization.
- Build a sophisticated, practical command of EU legal principles and country-specific compliance requirements. You will leave with concrete tools and structured frameworks that enable you to design termination processes that are not just compliant, but confidently defensible under scrutiny.
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Accreditations
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all professionals who have completed this program.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles. CPD is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognized independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
EU employment law has grown increasingly complex, driven by divergent member-state regulations, powerful worker protections, and aggressive enforcement. The European Court of Justice now mandates zero tolerance for procedural errors in mass dismissals, even minor procedural errors in collective redundancies can invalidate the entire termination processes.
This certified program gives you the legal knowledge and practical tools to lead EU termination, dismissal, and redundancy processes with confidence — compliantly, consistently, and defensibly across jurisdictions. You will develop genuine legal fluency across EU directives, national implementation frameworks, and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, ensuring every decision you make is audit-ready and legally sound. Additionally, you will master lawful termination routes, consultation obligations, and documentation standards that will sharpen your procedural discipline and enable early intervention before challenges escalate into costly disputes.
Throughout the program, participants will learn to identify compliance vulnerabilities at every stage of the termination lifecycle and structure decisions using defensible frameworks aligned with the EU Collective Redundancies Directive and Works Council requirements. This means achieving consistency across jurisdictions while managing the competing pressures of legal obligation, operational reality, and stakeholder expectation — without compromise.
On the practical side, you will build expertise in redundancy planning — from designing objective selection criteria and managing works council engagement to mitigating discrimination risks under the Equal Treatment Directive with clarity and control. Through real-world case studies, you will develop the ability to assess litigation risk, plan settlement strategies, and navigate complex cross-border and remote work termination scenarios.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn the Certification in EU Employment Termination and Dismissal Law. This globally recognized certification carries lifelong validity and will enhance your professional credentials, demonstrating your expertise in navigating EU’s evolving employment law landscape and your ability to lead fair, compliant, and defensible workplace practices.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- EU Termination Legal Frameworks
- EU Directives and National Implementation
- Termination Risk Mapping
- Dismissal Grounds and Justification Standards
- Procedural Compliance Frameworks
- Documentation and Evidence Standards
- Collective Redundancy Directive 98/59/EC
- Consultation Requirements and Processes
- Information and Notification Obligations
- Audit Trail and Record Structures
- Country Specific Termination Frameworks
- Redundancy Planning and Workflow Structures
- Works Council Engagement Mechanisms
- Employee Representation Frameworks
- Selection Criteria and Scoring Models
- Discrimination and Protected Categories
- Retaliation Risk Identification
- Litigation Risk Assessment Models
- Settlement Structuring Principles
- Negotiation Strategy and Levers
- Cross Border Termination Frameworks
- Remote Workforce Risk Considerations
- Compliance Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Defensibility and Decision Frameworks
- Legal Consistency and Comparator Analysis
- Workforce Transition Risk Management
- Pre-Termination Checklist Frameworks
- Case Analysis and Scenario Application
- Governance and Compliance Oversight
- Employment Risk Control Models
Your Faculty Director
Rudolf is a highly accomplished EU employment law specialist and trilingual legal counsel with extensive experience advising organizations across multiple EU jurisdictions on termination, dismissal, and redundancy compliance. As the founder of MOBILIS, he has led complex, cross-border employment matters, supporting companies in designing legally sound termination strategies, managing large-scale redundancy programs, and ensuring full compliance with EU directives and national regulations. His work is distinguished by a strong focus on procedural integrity, defensibility, and effective risk mitigation in high-stakes employment scenarios.
Throughout his career, Rudolf has advised multinational corporations and sports organizations on employment frameworks, consultation obligations, documentation standards, and litigation risk management. He has a proven track record in aligning organizational practices with evolving EU legal requirements, helping employers navigate complex workforce decisions with confidence. In addition to his legal practice, Rudolf is an experienced trainer in European and International Employment Law, recognized for delivering practical, scenario-driven training that equips professionals to manage dismissals, engage with works councils, and address cross-border employment challenges effectively.
EU Employment Termination, Dismissal and Redundancy Regulations and Compliance Program Agenda
How You Will Benefit From This Program
- Master EU Termination and Redundancy Frameworks: Gain a comprehensive understanding of EU employment law principles, directives, and national implementation, including lawful dismissal routes and procedural requirements across jurisdictions.
- Strengthen Procedural Compliance and Documentation Capability: Develop confidence in managing termination processes, maintaining proper documentation, ensuring consistency, and building defensible decision-making frameworks that reduce legal exposure.
- Design Defensible Redundancy and Consultation Processes: Learn how to structure compliant redundancy procedures, manage consultation obligations, and prepare accurate information packages that meet Directive 98/59/EC requirements.
- Apply Selection Criteria and Risk Mitigation Frameworks: Explore how to design objective selection criteria, identify discrimination and retaliation risks, and implement mitigation strategies that support fair and compliant workforce decisions.
- Navigate Works Council and Employee Representation Processes: Examine consultation frameworks, engagement strategies, and notification requirements to effectively manage employee representation across EU jurisdictions.
- Manage Termination Risk and Cross Border Complexities: Understand key risk areas in individual and collective dismissals, including cross border and remote work scenarios, while ensuring alignment with local legal requirements.
- Prevent and Manage Employment Disputes: Learn practical approaches to litigation risk assessment, settlement structuring, and negotiation strategies to resolve disputes efficiently and minimize financial and reputational impact.
- Prepare for Legal Scrutiny and Audit Readiness: Develop structured approaches to maintaining audit trails, ensuring compliance documentation, and demonstrating defensibility in the event of legal challenges.
- Establish a Robust Termination and Redundancy Governance Framework: Build an integrated approach to managing dismissal and redundancy processes that enhances compliance, reduces risk, and supports consistent decision making across the organization.
Certification in EU Employment Termination and Dismissal Law
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the Certification in EU Employment Termination and Dismissal Law, which can be added to your resume, CV, and professional credentials. This industry-recognized certification carries lifelong validity and demonstrates your expertise in navigating EU employment frameworks and managing compliant termination and redundancy processes across jurisdictions.
Globally respected and increasingly in demand, this certification validates your ability to apply key EU directives, such as the Collective Redundancies Directive, alongside national laws to execute legally sound and defensible employment decisions. It affirms your capability to manage consultation processes, apply objective selection criteria, maintain robust documentation, and mitigate litigation risks while strengthening organizational governance. This program is developed by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and independently certified by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring it meets the highest standards of continuing professional development.
Pricing & Registration
EU and UK
Dates: 22 - 23 Sept 2026
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm British Summer Time (BST)
10:00am - 5:30pm Central European Summer Time (CEST)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 27 Jul 2026 | By 07 Sep 2026 | After 07 Sep 2026 | |
| EU Delegates | EUR 1,395 | EUR 1,595 | EUR 1,695 |
| Switzerland Delegates | CHF 1,295 | CHF 1,495 | CHF 1,595 |
| UK Delegates | GBP 1,195 | GBP 1,395 | GBP 1,495 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
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- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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EU Employment Termination, Dismissal and Redundancy Regulations and Compliance
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