Fire and Rehire Debate
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Lord McFall of Alcluith
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(2 years, 5 months ago)
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Lord Callanan (Con)
We want to see all companies engaging in responsible employment practice. The UK has an employment record to be proud of. We have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the western world, one of our lowest post-war records—down again yesterday. If you contrast that to many countries in the EU or on the continent, with much less flexible labour markets, the best employment right of all is a job.
The Lord Speaker
My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Jones of Cheltenham, is making a virtual contribution.
Lord Jones of Cheltenham (LD) [V]
My Lords, I draw attention to my registered interests. Sometimes employment contracts need updating to reflect new legislation. Under current law, if agreement cannot be reached between employer and employee, notice can be given and new contracts offered. Then employees can opt for a tribunal claiming unfair dismissal, but tribunals are taking up to 18 months to determine. What are the Government doing to speed up tribunals?