Reports claim that Labour plans to introduce sweeping new worker rights, including sick pay from day one, increased maternity protections, and a cap on probation periods. Zero-hour contracts deemed exploitative will also be axed.
More than seven million workers will gain new sick pay , maternity pay and protection against unfair dismissal in sweeping new Labour plans, reports claim. Labour is reportedly set to announce “once-in-a-generation” changes to worker's rights next week, as they look to grant greater protections to working people.As part of the Employment Rights Bill, workers will be given sick pay from the first day they are ill.
Read more: London has come close to 'other deadly Grenfell tragedies' several times, fire chief tells LBCRead more: Angela Rayner’s Ibiza DJ booth party revealed to be £836 freebieProbation periods, which can stretch for as long as two years, will allegedly be capped at six months, giving workers further protection against unfair dismissals. Zero-hour contracts are also set to be axed if deemed “exploitative” under new laws.
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