Summary
- The Government announced new rights for workers with the Employment Rights Bill.
- Measures include banning exploitative zero-hours contracts and “unscrupulous” fire and rehire practices.
- The Bill removes the two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal protections, ensuring day one rights for paternity, parental, and bereavement leave.
- Flexible working will be promoted as the default position, and employers will have to offer guaranteed hours contracts based on a 12-week reference period.