Fire and rehire can seriously damage workplace relations and has significant legal risks, warns Acas

FIRMS are being warned that the controversial practice of “fire and rehire” can seriously damage working relations and carries considerable legal risk.
The conciliation service Acas said it had been asked by the government to publish new guidance to help employers explore other options before considering fire and rehire to change workers’ contracts.
Several disputes have flared this year, with unions claiming firms are increasingly threatening workers with losing their job if they do not accept worse pay and conditions.
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