Employees to get more protection against controversial fire and re-hire tactics
Fire and re-hire practices have been under the spotlight since P&O Ferries made large portions of their workforce redundant last year, without following the required consultation procedures. In response, the government has pledged to tighten up on the law, to ensure situations like this cannot happen again. A new Draft Statutory Code of Practice on […]
Industry Spotlight: Common disciplinary procedure mistakes made by employers…
Nathan Combes, senior associate solicitor specialising in employment law at Lupton Fawcett, often deals with cases involving mistakes made during the disciplinary process. Below, he details some of the most common faults HR managers and business owners make, and how to avoid them. 1. Neglecting an appropriate disciplinary policy Many companies form their own policies […]