Fire and rehire code “lacks bite” – TUC
Commenting on the government’s code of practice on fire and rehire, which is set to be debated in parliament, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said:
“This code lacks bite and is not going to deter bad employers like P&O from treating staff like disposable labour.
“We need far more robust legislation to protect people at work.
“1 in 10 were threatened with fire and rehire during the pandemic – tinkering around the edges is not going to cut it.
On Labour’s pledge to end fire and rehire, Paul added:
“Labour’s New Deal for Working People would be the biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation. It would put an end to fire and rehire and would provide millions with the security they badly-need.”