Lexis®Library update: The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) asked Acas to carry out an evidence gathering exercise in order to learn more about the use of fire and rehire practices. During the exercise, Acas engaged with various stakeholders, including: employer bodies, trade unions, professional bodies and networks with advisory contact with employers, covering employment lawyers, accountants, HR and payroll services, academics and Acas senior advisers.
Following its exercise, Acas found that among some participants in the exercise there was a shared sense that fire and rehire practices had ‘become increasingly prevalent both in recent years and during the [coronavirus (COVID-19)] pandemic’. In addition, among some participants there was ‘shared anticipation that a further increase in use of the practice might be expected at such time as the government’s furlough and COVID-related business support initiatives are wound down, especially if the economic recovery is slow’.
Source: Acas statement on fire and rehire practices
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