Labour Reforms Labour to loosen restrictions on fire-and-rehire practices Despite changes, employers must be communicative and present other options before resorting to terminations iStock.com/ Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 17 July 2025 The UK government has issued a late-stage amendment to its landmark Employment Rights Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Restructuring Firing and rehiring in the UK – why paper trails will be key Politics UK Labour and unions push for greater employee protections Disputes Lessons from Tesco’s “fire and rehire” Supreme Court loss Restructuring Fire and rehire: ELA’s verdict on new code of practice