The Observer view on the employment rights bill: workers finally get the protection they deserve | Observer editorial
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from www.theguardian.com3 months ago
UK employment laws significantly lag behind the OECD average, resulting in millions facing insecure work with minimal rights, a situation worsened since 2010.
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Labour's new proposals aim to enhance worker rights, enabling protections against unfair dismissal from day one, rather than after two years.
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Sick pay rights will be improved, offering statutory sick pay from day one, including for low-paid workers previously excluded.
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Legislation will abolish fire-and-rehire practices, making it unlawful for employers to dismiss workers and require them to reapply under worse conditions.
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