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The UK ferry operator P&O Ferries announced their decision on Thursday 17 March 2022 to cut 800 jobs with immediate effect. It was reported that workers were informed via a video message that “the company has made the decision that its vessels going forward will be primarily crewed by a third party crew provider” and that it was their “final day of employment”.

Legal implications of P&O Ferries shock firing

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Apr

2022

Legal implications of P&O Ferries shock firing

The UK ferry operator P&O Ferries announced their decision on Thursday 17 March 2022 to cut 800 jobs with immediate effect. It was reported that workers were informed via a video message that “the company has made the decision that its vessels going forward will be primarily crewed by a third party crew provider” and that it was their “final day of employment”.

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In the UK, it is not mandatory to have the COVID-19 vaccination for the general population. However, from 11 November 2021, individuals working in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care home for adults in England will need to provide proof that they have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to enable them to enter the premises (unless they are medically exempt). 

Mandatory vaccines for frontline NHS staff and care home workers

11

Nov

2021

Mandatory vaccines for frontline NHS staff and care home workers

In the UK, it is not mandatory to have the COVID-19 vaccination for the general population. However, from 11 November 2021, individuals working in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care home for adults in England will need to provide proof that they have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to enable them to enter the premises (unless they are medically exempt). 

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Speculators predicted a surge in redundancies this autumn as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme comes to an end on the 30th September. However, this surge doesn’t appear to be forthcoming.  

Proposed redundancy figures at a seven-year low as the furlough scheme winds down

8

Sep

2021

Proposed redundancy figures at a seven-year low as the furlough scheme winds down

Speculators predicted a surge in redundancies this autumn as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme comes to an end on the 30th September. However, this surge doesn’t appear to be forthcoming.  

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The furlough scheme has entered its final two months. The scheme has cost an estimated £64 billion and supported around 11.6 million jobs since its inception on 20 March 2020. At its peak in January of this year, it is estimated that some 5.1 million workers were on the furlough scheme.  

Preparing for the end of furlough

18

Aug

2021

Preparing for the end of furlough

The furlough scheme has entered its final two months. The scheme has cost an estimated £64 billion and supported around 11.6 million jobs since its inception on 20 March 2020. At its peak in January of this year, it is estimated that some 5.1 million workers were on the furlough scheme.  

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As pandemic-related government support for businesses starts to taper from the end of this month and with flexible furlough due to end altogether at the end of September, employers in some sectors will face difficult decisions impacting their workforce, including possible restructures and redundancies.

Dismissing employees for industrial action is unfair

3

Jun

2021

Dismissing employees for industrial action is unfair

As pandemic-related government support for businesses starts to taper from the end of this month and with flexible furlough due to end altogether at the end of September, employers in some sectors will face difficult decisions impacting their workforce, including possible restructures and redundancies.

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Twenty-three employees have won the maximum ‘Protective Award’ of 90 days extra pay because their employer failed to ‘inform and consult’ with them about their redundancies. Under S188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULCRA), employers must follow collective consultation rules where it proposes to make over 20 redundancies in a 90 day period.

Max award for employees told of redundancy via social media

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Jan

2021

Max award for employees told of redundancy via social media

Twenty-three employees have won the maximum ‘Protective Award’ of 90 days extra pay because their employer failed to ‘inform and consult’ with them about their redundancies. Under S188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULCRA), employers must follow collective consultation rules where it proposes to make over 20 redundancies in a 90 day period.

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The first payment to include in a redundancy package is the statutory redundancy payment. This must be paid to all eligible employees and the amount is set by legislation. Other mandatory payments on termination would also include accrued but untaken annual leave and unpaid wages. Some employers, where the contract allows, may make a payment in lieu of notice.

Enhanced Redundancy Packages: Explained

5

Nov

2020

Enhanced Redundancy Packages: Explained

The first payment to include in a redundancy package is the statutory redundancy payment. This must be paid to all eligible employees and the amount is set by legislation. Other mandatory payments on termination would also include accrued but untaken annual leave and unpaid wages. Some employers, where the contract allows, may make a payment in lieu of notice.

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The Employment Appeal Tribunal decision in Verizon European Works Council v Verizon Group highlights the risk of bypassing established statutory mechanisms for informing and consulting with the workforce. Where these arrangements are national works councils or European Works Councils (EWCs), this can lead to penalties of up to £75,000.

£40,000 in penalties for failure to inform and consult

19

Oct

2020

£40,000 in penalties for failure to inform and consult

The Employment Appeal Tribunal decision in Verizon European Works Council v Verizon Group highlights the risk of bypassing established statutory mechanisms for informing and consulting with the workforce. Where these arrangements are national works councils or European Works Councils (EWCs), this can lead to penalties of up to £75,000.

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In the recent case of Aramark (UK) Limited v Fernades, the EAT held that it was not  unreasonable for an employer to decide not to include the Claimant on a list of bank workers in a redundancy situation.

Redundancy - reasonableness is judged on whether dismissal could be avoided

18

Sep

2020

Redundancy - reasonableness is judged on whether dismissal could be avoided

In the recent case of Aramark (UK) Limited v Fernades, the EAT held that it was not  unreasonable for an employer to decide not to include the Claimant on a list of bank workers in a redundancy situation.

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I have only worked for my employer for a short time, am I entitled to redundancy pay?

Redundancy FAQs for employees

3

Sep

2020

Redundancy FAQs for employees

I have only worked for my employer for a short time, am I entitled to redundancy pay?

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