Manager’s guide
The manager's guide to fire and rehire
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The manager's guide to fire and rehire
A new automatic unfair dismissal risk arrives on 1 January 2027. The ACAS Code position today, what counts as a restricted variation, and the steps to take before it lands.
What you will learn
- What is fire and rehire?
- The current ACAS Code of Practice
- The current legal position on changing terms
- What changes from January 2027
- What counts as a restricted variation
Written by Elodie Cosette, Head of Insights
Written for managers,
not lawyers.
Inside the guide
11 short chapters
Read it in one sitting, or jump to the part you need today.
01What is fire and rehire?
02The current ACAS Code of Practice
03The current legal position on changing terms
04What changes from January 2027
05What counts as a restricted variation
06The narrow financial difficulties exception
07Does this cover fire and replace?
08Timeline and what is still to be confirmed
09Practical steps to take now
10Getting fire and rehire right
11How Jamie HR helps
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