Compass accused of ‘failing legal obligations’ to hundreds of former school lunch staff

Compass accused of ‘failing legal obligations’ to hundreds of former school lunch staff
Lunch with Crunch staff were among hundreds of former school lunch staff losing jobs in the shift to a national supplier this year. (Image: Lunch with Crunch)
Michael Neilson
Former school lunch providers are accusing new contractor Compass Group of not fulfilling its legal obligations to hundreds of former employees classed as “vulnerable workers”.  The providers are also accusing the Government of not clearly outlining the employee rights and obligations to Compass, which won the national contract for the new cut-price programme as part of The School Lunch Collective, including Gilmours and Libelle.  Compass’ legal requirements Under employment rules, Compass was required to engage...

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