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Union Claims BrewDog's Rehire Plan Violates Employment Laws

3/21/2026

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Unite, the national trade union, says BrewDog's plan to rehire staff is a 'fire and rehire' scheme that could violate employment laws.
BrewDog, recently acquired by US firm Tilray after going into administration, plans to reopen bars including Glasgow and Aberdeen.
Unite's national lead, Bryan Simpson, condemns the move as morally wrong.
Unite says it will take legal action and seeks reinstatement of workers with full rights under employment laws.

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Unite, the national trade union, says BrewDog's plan to rehire staff is a 'fire and rehire' scheme that could violate employment laws.
BrewDog, recently acquired by US firm Tilray after going into administration, plans to reopen bars including Glasgow and Aberdeen.
Unite's national lead, Bryan Simpson, condemns the move as morally wrong.
Unite says it will take legal action and seeks reinstatement of workers with full rights under employment laws.