Draft statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
Read the full outcome
Detail of outcome
The government’s response to the consultation and next steps, including the updated Code of Practice.
Original consultation
Consultation description
This consultation is seeking views on the draft code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement.
The code sets out employers’ responsibilities when seeking to change employment terms and conditions, if there is the prospect of dismissal and re-engagement. It requires employers to consult staff and explore alternative options, without using the threat of dismissal to pressure employees to agree new terms.
This is an opportunity for all interested individuals and groups to review the draft code, consider its provisions and provide their views on it. The consultation will remain open for 12 weeks. We will analyse all submissions, and take the views expressed into account before publishing a government response and final version of the code in due course.
Documents
Updates to this page
Last updated 19 February 2024 + show all updates
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Government response to the consultation published, as well as the updated draft statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement and explanatory memorandum.
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First published.