By Ian Quinn2021-05-26T16:28:00+01:00
Food and drink companies are facing a growing backlash over the use of so-called ‘fire and rehire’ tactics.
Union bosses claim firms are forcing staff to sign new contracts that could result in the loss of thousands of pounds because of changes to pension contributions, holiday entitlements and travel allowances.
Sainsbury’s-owned Argos is among those in the firing line, with Usdaw claiming more than 700 staff have been given the choice of accepting swinging cuts to pay and conditions or losing their jobs.
Roles said to be affected include payroll, IT, training, planning and management positions.