Hollister v National Farmers’ Union [1979] ICR 542

Contract variations: ‘Fire and rehire’ – not such an easy option

In light of a recent tribunal decision and an Acas report on the subject, Christopher Fisher and Alex Sperling consider how to minimise the legal risks when carrying out dismissal and re-engagement processes For now at least, the fire and rehire process remains available to employers but, while it is undoubtedly a well-trodden path, it …

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Employment Contracts: The science of changing terms and conditions

A recent case highlights the importance of following proper procedures when amending employees’ contracts, writes Michael Ryley ‘The museum would not have had a problem in the first place had its HR managers chased down the employee to deliver written acceptance: the problem arose from a failure of the administrative process and the lack of …

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Varying Terms And Conditions: The route to re-engagement

In light of a recent EAT decision, Lee Rogers looks at how organisations can successfully make changes to workers’ contracts of employment by dismissing and re-employing them ‘An employer would be well advised to embark on a period of consultation with its employees or any recognised trade unions to try and secure their express consent …

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Changing Terms And Conditions: Going down

Kate Barker and Jo Broadbent examine the use of dismissal and re-engagement on less pay as a way of avoiding redundancies ‘Tribunals will adopt the wrong approach if they set the hurdle too high in determining whether an employer’s reasons for a change justify subsequent dismissals.’ In these troubled economic times employers are continuing to …

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