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flag UK delays worker dismissal protection to six months, sparking backlash despite day-one sick pay and paternity leave promises.

flag The UK government has reversed its 2024 manifesto promise to grant workers protection against unfair dismissal from day one, replacing it with a six-month qualifying period to help pass the Employment Rights Bill. flag The change, welcomed by business groups for reducing hiring risks, draws criticism from unions and some Labour MPs who call it a betrayal of worker commitments. flag While day-one rights to sick pay and paternity leave will still take effect in April 2026, the delay on dismissal protection has sparked backlash, with opposition leaders labeling it a “humiliating U-turn.” The revised bill aims to balance worker protections with employer clarity, though concerns remain over other provisions.

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