Contract variations: Can you pay staff less for working remotely?

David Jepps explores whether UK employers can cut the pay of employees who continue to work from home A pay cut is treated as a deduction and if employers unilaterally reduce pay, employees can make unlawful deductions claims to an employment tribunal. As Covid-19 restrictions continue to be reduced and the effects of the pandemic …
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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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