Fire & Rehire - A Guide to the New Regulations

Introduction

The process of dismissing employees and offering them re-engagement on new terms as a way of managing a variation of contract has attracted a lot of controversy. It is seen by some as an imbalance of power, and by others as a necessary tool for management.

In response to the controversy the Conservative government issued a Code of Practice (which came into force in July 2024), setting out some safeguards in the ‘fire and rehire’ process.

The Labour government has gone further and will add new restrictions to the use of Fire and Rehire as a result of the Employment Rights Bill. These changes will take effect in October 2026.

This short webinar takes you through all that you need to know before you consider using the fire and rehire approach.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What is meant by ‘fire and rehire’, and when this might be appropriate
• What we can learn from the case of Tesco Stores Ltd v USDAW and others [2024]
• The process set out in the Code of Practice: Dismissal and Re-engagement
• Changes that will be introduced in October 2026
• Potential legal pitfalls

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 1st April 2026

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