Fire and rehire is the practice of dismissing an employee and immediately offering to re-engage them on new, usually less favourable, terms. Employers turn to it when they need to change something in the contract, such as pay, hours, or shift patterns, and the employee will not agree to the change. It is lawful at … Read more
Fire And Rehire Employment Rights Bill The rules on fire and rehire in the Employment Rights Bill were among the most closely watched parts of the legislation, and they changed considerably between the Bill’s introduction and its passage into law. Employers who formed a view of the reforms early on may be working from an … Read more
An Employee Assistance Programme (also known as an EAP) can feel like yet another cost for a small business – until you are dealing with a struggling employee and realise how valuable it is to have expert support on hand. Used well, an EAP can boost wellbeing, cut absence, and boost performance. Call us now … Read more
The ‘right to switch off’ has become a talking point for UK employers, especially since the trend towards hybrid and remote working has blurred the line between work and home. While it can be tempting to contact your employees outside of office hours to keep things moving, doing so carries potential legal and well-being risks … Read more
