The House of Lords defeated proposals for day one protections against unfair dismissal, marking a setback for the government. A Conservative-led measure has been approved to reduce the qualifying period for workplace safeguards from two years to six months. This defeat stands out as it counters Labour's explicit election pledge regarding employment rights. The proposed reforms also aim to establish additional rights for workers, including sick pay, paternity leave, and flexible working requests, while implementing restrictions on fire-and-rehire practices.
Proposals to give new workers day one protection against unfair dismissal has suffered a heavy defeat in the House of Lords on Wednesday, marking a setback for the government.
The House of Lords backed by 304 votes to 160, majority 144, a Conservative-led measure which would instead reduce the existing qualifying period for workplace safeguard from two years to six months.
This defeat is particularly notable as it was an explicit election pledge from the Labour frontbench that highlighted their commitment to employment rights.
The proposed reforms also include other day one rights, such as sick pay, paternity leave, and the right to request flexible working, amidst new fire-and-rehire restrictions.
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