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Can employers lawfully demote employees?

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BLOG When faced with performance or conduct issues, employers may look for alternatives to dismissal – one of which is demotion. This usually means reducing

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BLOG Written by Chloe Kamutikaoma on 19 March 2025 In a significant move towards improving workers’ rights, the UK government has announced two major changes

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BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 27 November 2023 In a groundbreaking move toward reducing reoffending and reintegrating ex-offenders, the UK government has revised the

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