In a recent consultation paper, the Government proposed putting forward legislation to claw back exit payments from high-earning public sector staff if they get another job within 12 months.
The Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) sub-committee that examined this took the view that if the Government implements its proposals, in their current state, then there are serious concerns that could lead to an unwelcome seam of litigation.
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