Fixed-term employees entitled to enhanced redundancy rights

• Author:
• Christopher Booth

Contractual redundancy schemes often differentiate between permanent and fixed-term employees, in many cases excluding fixed-term employees from enhanced benefits. However, a recent employment tribunal decision suggests that this practice might be unlawful. If correct, this could have serious financial implications for public and private sector employers alike.

Background

Since 2002, fixed-term employees have had the right not to be treated less favourably than comparable permanent empl... (623 more words)

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