The BBC reported Carnival UK, owner of P&O Cruises and Cunard, told authorities of the alleged “fire and rehire” plan one day after beginning talks with union members.
According to the Guardian, the UK government’s Insolvency Service was notified last week using the HR1 form used by employers when they are legally required to give officials notice of mass redundancies.
However, a Carnival UK spokesperson said: "We are categorically not making any redundancies and we will not dismiss and re-engage staff.
