Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn
Summary
The Labour government in the United Kingdom decided to change its plan to give workers protection against unfair dismissal from their first day. Instead, workers will now have this protection after six months on the job due to concerns from business groups and opposition in the House of Lords.Key Facts
- The Labour government initially promised unfair dismissal protection from the first day of employment.
- Now, protection will be granted after six months instead of right away.
- Business groups expressed concerns about the original plan.
- The change aims to prevent employment legislation delays in the House of Lords.
- Other rights, like sick pay and paternity leave, will start in April 2026.
- Currently, UK workers must be employed for two years to get unfair dismissal protection.
- The House of Lords voted in favor of a six-month qualifying period for protection.
- The plan for day-one protection was a major promise in Labour's election manifesto.
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