Experts: P&O Ferries’ exposure of U.K. law weaknesses sets dangerous precedent
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Neil Hodge2022-04-08T13:25:00
P&O Ferries’ dismissal of 800 workers with immediate effect via prerecorded video before consulting unions or employees has united U.K. politicians of all parties to condemn the company. One problem: Its actions appear to be largely legal.
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