Government abandons workers rights manifesto pledge

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Government abandons workers rights manifesto pledge

The Government has abandoned plans to give workers protection against unfair dismissal from day one of their employment.

The qualifying period will be reduced from two years to six months, in order to get their whole package of employment rights through parliament.

Day one rights to sick pay and paternity leave are still part of that bill.

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Date: November 28, 2025