Employers: Fire and Rehire

Lord Anderson of Swansea Excerpts
Thursday 3rd November 2022

(2 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan (Con)
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In his excellent way, the noble Lord makes a good point. I am sure it will give all of us, including the Prime Minister, cause for reflection.

Lord Anderson of Swansea Portrait Lord Anderson of Swansea (Lab)
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In the proposed code of practice, what sanctions do the Government propose?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan (Con)
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The noble Lord will have to await the details in the code of practice. One option will be to allow employment tribunals to take into account if the statutory code has not been followed and award uplifts in compensation as a result.