Fire and rehire tactics

Early day motion 5, tabled 11 May 2021 by Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party). Signed by 68 members.

That this House observes the widespread and growing use of fire and rehire tactics by employers over recent months; condemns the actions of a number of companies in threatening staff with termination if reductions to wages and conditions are not agreed to; notes the widespread legal prohibition on such employment practices in most EU countries, including Ireland; recognises the contents of the Queen’s Speech in which no mention was made of changes to employment law despite the widespread condemnation of fire and rehire by UK Government ministers; deplores the absence of such legislation in the UK Government’s legislative programme; further condemns the Government for not publishing the ACAS report on Fire and Rehire; and calls on the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to announce comprehensive legislation protecting workers' rights and legally prohibiting employers from employing fire and rehire tactics.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 42, Labour 12, Plaid Cymru 3, Alba 2, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.