Fire and Rehire Protections
Learn how strict UK employment laws restrict employers from cutting your pay or hours under the guise of contract changes, and how we aggressively challenge these unfair tactics.
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- Automatic Unfair Dismissal
- Business Restructuring
- Compensation Uplift
- Contract Changes
- Contract Variations
- Day One Rights
- Employee Rights
- Employment Rights Act
- Employment Tribunal Claims
- Exemption
- Financial Distress
- Fire and Rehire
- Hours Reduced
- Legal Remedies
- Pay Cuts
- Protective Award
- Restricted Variations
- Statutory Code of Practice
- Tribunal Payouts
- Uncapped Compensation
- Union Consultation
How much can I claim for a fire and rehire breach?
You can claim full, uncapped compensation for unfair dismissal, plus a punitive 25% financial upl...
What are my rights if my hours are cut via fire and rehire?
You have the legal right to refuse the change, reject the inferior contract, and file a claim for...
What counts as an automatic unfair dismissal under fire and rehire protections?
Any dismissal triggered because you refused to accept worse core contract terms; such as pay cuts...
Can my employer change my contract if they are in financial trouble?
Only as an absolute last resort to avoid insolvency, and only after thorough, meaningful consulta...
Is it illegal for my boss to use fire and rehire?
Yes, in the vast majority of cases, "fire and rehire" is heavily restricted and will result in an...
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