Category: dismissals
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New sick pay rules risk dismissals as businesses grapple with Rayner’s reforms
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Angela Rayner’s proposed overhaul of workers’ rights could force employers to fire employees who fall ill for long periods, recruitment companies have warned, as companies face new cost burdens at a time when recruitment expenses are escalating. Under the government’s plans, employees will be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay…
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HMRC dismissals for gross misconduct hit five-year high as 179 civil servants sacked
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HMRC sacked 179 staff for serious misconduct in 2024, the highest number in at least five years, according to data obtained through a Freedom of Information request. This represents a 43% increase compared to 2020 when 125 employees were dismissed for similar reasons, accounting for just 28% of all dismissals…