On the 18th of July the statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement came into force. This is better known as fire and re-hire.
Some key provisions in the code are:
- Fire and re-hire practices only to be a last resort and employers must consult for as long a period as possible
- Employers must explore alternative options
- Employers must not threaten dismissal to coerce employees into signing new terms & conditions
The code gives tribunals in relevant cases the ability to uplift compensation by 25% if an employer unreasonably fails to follow it.
Longer term the new government has pledged to end fire and re-hire practices completely and replace and strengthen the current code.
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