Finance and tech groups are rushing to fire underperforming executives, cut headcount and toughen probation processes for new hires in the UK before changes to bolster employees’ rights against unfair dismissal.
Lawyers say the risk of high earners bringing expensive claims when a cap on compensation for unfair dismissal is removed in January is now a board-level issue that is leading employers to review senior staff performance.
“They are trying to clear out deadwood in senior leadership teams before it gets more expensive,” said Alex Mizzi, legal director in the employment team at Howard Kennedy.
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