Landmark UK employment rights bill passes into law
Labour's flagship employment bill, hailed as a 'generational shift', becomes law after Lords battle. New rights on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave expected from 2026.
Labour's flagship employment bill, hailed as a 'generational shift', becomes law after Lords battle. New rights on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave expected from 2026.
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Keir Starmer faces backbench fury after ditching day-one unfair dismissal protection. Labour MPs call it a 'complete betrayal' of manifesto promises. Read the full story.
Labour government makes surprise U-turn on manifesto commitment to day-one unfair dismissal protection, sparking backlash from unions and MPs while business groups welcome the compromise.
The government has abandoned controversial 'day-one' employment rights after House of Lords pressure. Discover how the new six-month rule will affect UK businesses and workers.
Labour faces accusations of a second manifesto breach in two days after watering down its promise to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from day one.
The government has reversed its promise to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Find out what this means for employees and businesses.
The government has reversed its pledge to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Discover what this means for your employment rights.
The UK government has reversed its plan to grant unfair dismissal protection from day one. The right will now apply after six months. Discover the implications for businesses and workers.
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