Tag Archives: Day one Rights

The Employment Rights Bill and day-one rights

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Darren Newman

The Employment Rights Bill failed to clear the final stage of its passage through Parliament last night. The House of Lords chose to insist on a number of amendments that had been rejected by the Commons meaning that the Bill … Continue reading →

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Probation Periods and Unfair Dismissal

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Darren Newman

The Financial Times reported last night that  Companies will be able to keep new hires on probation for up to six months under a compromise Labour plan despite an election pledge to give employees “day one rights” It seems there … Continue reading →

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Abolishing the qualifying period for unfair dismissal

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Darren Newman

I love a State Opening! I am an absolute sucker for a man in tights carrying a stick with a Cap of Maintenance on the end even though no-one seems very sure why he is doing that. I also like … Continue reading →

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