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Navigating Choppy Waters: The P&O Ferries Mass Redundancy Case and Its Implications for UK Labour Law

By Afrah Abdul, law student at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi Introduction Year 2022, P&O Ferries sent shockwaves through the UK labour market by abruptly dismissing nearly 800 seafarers without notice or consultation. This unprecedented move not only disrupted vital shipping routes but also ignited a fierce debate about the adequacy of UK redundancy laws in protecting workers’ rights. The case exposes significant gaps in UK redundancy laws and challenges the effectiveness of current employee protections, necessitating a re-evaluation of the legal framework in a post-Brexit context. Background of the P&O Ferries Case On March 17, 2022, […]