Workers in the United Kingdom who were expecting protection against unfair dismissal from their very first day on the job have had their hopes dashed. The UK government has backtracked on the plan, announcing that employees will now need to complete six months before claiming unfair dismissal.
The reversal comes after pressure in Parliament, with officials saying the change is necessary to get the Employment Rights Bill through. While some day-one rights like sick leave and paternity leave remain, the key protection against immediate unfair dismissal has been dropped.
The decision has sparked outrage among UK MPs, trade unions, and workers’ rights advocates. Critics say the U-turn leaves new employees, especially those on probation, temporary, or seasonal contracts, exposed during their first months at work.
Although the waiting period has been cut from two years to six months, many see the change as a disappointment, arguing it falls short of the government’s original promise to safeguard workers from day one.
The development has been widely covered in UK media, with calls for the government to reconsider its stance as the bill continues to face scrutiny.
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