Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle
Summary
The Employment Rights Bill has finished going through parliament and will soon become law in Britain. This bill is an important update to employment laws, offering workers better rights like sick pay and paternity leave starting from their first day at work. The changes, once fully implemented, will apply to workers in England, Scotland, and Wales.Key Facts
- The Employment Rights Bill has passed its final stage in parliament.
- It will likely become law before Christmas.
- The bill updates employment laws in England, Scotland, and Wales, but not Northern Ireland.
- Workers will get sick pay and paternity leave from the first day of employment.
- The plan to allow unfair dismissal claims from day one was changed to a six-month qualifying period.
- The bill still needs secondary legislation to fully come into effect.
- Unions are asking for the bill to be quickly and fully implemented.
- The bill has faced criticism for potentially increasing costs for small businesses.
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