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UK delays worker dismissal protection to six months, sparking backlash despite day-one sick pay and paternity leave promises.
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.
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.
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.
El Reino Unido retrasa la protección contra el despido de los trabajadores a seis meses, lo que desencadena una reacción violenta a pesar de las promesas de un día de pago por enfermedad y licencia por paternidad.