P&O is a disgraceful example of ‘fire and replace’, so what can we do to stop it happening again?
‘The problem of ‘fire and replace’ will be resolved only if we remove the opportunity and incentive for employers to use it’
workers rights
Why government plans to ditch promised new workers’ rights laws should worry us all
‘The long-awaited employment bill, which was expected to have included rights to flexible working, predictable working hours and more protection for pregnant workers is not expected to be included in the forthcoming Queens Speech.’
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Cleaners at Facebook face “intolerable” workloads: A worker speaks out
‘This Facebook dispute represents another case study in the dark underbelly of billionaire tech firms’
P&O chief exec admits firm broke the law yet insists he would make same decision again
The P&O Ferries boss went on to reveal to MPs he is paid a basic salary of £325,000 a year.
Outrage after P&O ferry crews at Dover replaced ‘by seafarers paid just £1.80 an hour’
‘The government needs to urgently outlaw fire and rehire and strengthen workers’ rights.’
Tories slammed for ‘crocodile tears’ over P&O workers after blocking law aimed at banning Fire and Rehire
Last year, the government blocked a new law to curb businesses’ ability to fire and rehire.
Fresh calls to ban fire and rehire after P&O Ferries sacks entire UK workforce and replaces them with agency workers
‘Fire and rehire must end. This is destroying lives’
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