An open letter signed by over 120 firms from the UK’s £60 billion facilities management sector raised concerns over the proposed Employment Rights Bill. Key figures, like Dominic Ponniah of Cleanology, warn that provisions granting full employment rights from day one may discourage hiring. They emphasize the risks to both employment opportunities and job creation. The letter, directed to key government officials, argues that the bill could have unintended adverse effects on employers and employees alike, highlighting the importance of probationary periods in recruitment processes.
We are deeply concerned that some of the Bill's provisions will have serious unintended consequences that could harm both good employers and the very employees that the bill seeks to protect.
Introducing day-one unfair dismissal rights will increase the legal and financial risk of taking on new hires and discourage employers from offering opportunities to individuals who need a first step, a second chance, or time to prove themselves.
Probationary periods are a vital part of responsible recruitment, allowing both parties to assess suitability before long-term commitments are made.
The FM sector employs more than 1.4 million people and contributes £60 billion annually to the UK economy.
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