The right to request a predictable working pattern – what does this scheme entail?
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill has recently passed its second reading in the House of Commons. The Government has confirmed its backing of the Private Members Bill, sponsored by MP Scott Benton, as of 3rd February 2023. What is the background behind this Bill? The policy paper known as the ‘Good […]
Termination and Re-engagement
On 29 March 2022, in the wake of P&O Ferries’ dismissal of around 800 employees without consultation, the government announced that it would introduce a code of practice regarding the use of so-called “fire and rehire” tactics (AKA “dismissal and re-engagement”) to enforce changes to employees’ terms and conditions of employment. It was proposed that […]
