"But they also voted to include the compromise deal negotiated in talks involving unions and business: protection from unfair dismissal starting after six months, not from day one as originally planned, and alongside that the cap lifted on compensation payments for unfair dismissal. These concessions are expected to result in peers approving the bill when they next debate it tomorrow, clearing the way for royal assent soon afterwards."
"Rayner championed the bill when she was in government and, when the government announced its surprise U-turn a week and a half ago, dropping the manifesto commitment to protection from unfair dismissal from day one, it was not entirely clear how she would react. Unlike some Labour MPs, she did not denounce the climbdown in public. Instead, she focused on getting the government to agree that the new unfair dismissal law would come into effect earlier than expected from January 2027 instead of October 2027."
MPs voted to remove anti-government amendments from the House of Lords and to accept a compromise negotiated with unions and business. The compromise delays protection from unfair dismissal to start after six months rather than from day one and removes the cap on compensation for unfair dismissal. Peers are expected to approve the bill at their next debate, enabling royal assent soon after. The legislation grants sick pay from day one and guarantees hours for workers on zero-hour contracts. The Commons debate was brief. Angela Rayner defended the compromise and pushed for earlier implementation from January 2027. Some Labour MPs criticised the climbdown.
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