Labour's Employment Rights Bill Proposes Sweeping Reforms
The new legislation aims to enhance workers' rights with significant changes to sick pay, parental leave, and trade union powers.
- The Employment Rights Bill, introduced by the Labour government, is being hailed as the most significant update to workers' rights in decades.
- Key provisions include banning zero-hour contracts, ending 'fire and rehire' practices, and offering day-one protection against unfair dismissal.
- The bill seeks to strengthen trade union rights, allowing easier access to workplaces and simplifying the union recognition process.
- Employers will have to justify rejections of flexible working requests, and statutory sick pay will be available from the first day of illness.
- The legislation has been met with mixed reactions, with unions largely supportive while some businesses express concern over potential costs and hiring risks.
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