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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update on the Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement

18 July 2024 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Jonathan Reynolds Lab Co-op Stalybridge and Hyde

Employment

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government will introduce legislation within its first 100 days to end fire and rehire practices.
  • A previous Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement has come into force today.
  • Critics argue that the new code does not adequately address concerns related to fire and rehire practices.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the government's commitment to updating employment protections and addressing issues related to 'fire and rehire' practices.

Action requested

The government will bring forward legislation within its first 100 days to end fire and rehire practices. In the interim, it has allowed a previous Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement to come into force today despite criticism that it does not go far enough.

Key facts

  • The previous government published the Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement last year.
  • An Employment Tribunal can increase an employee’s compensation by up to 25% if an employer unreasonably fails to comply with the Code.
  • The new government will replace the existing Code with a strengthened version once legislation is in place.
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