"The bill, expected to become law in the coming weeks, represents one of the most significant shake-ups of workplace rights in decades. It includes new protections against unfair dismissal, the outlawing of "exploitative" zero-hours contracts, and wider reforms intended to rebalance power in favour of employees. But trade union leaders fear that the loss of Angela Rayner as deputy prime minister and the departure of employment minister Justin Madders could weaken Labour's commitment."
"McAnea described the legislation as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to tilt the balance "slightly in favour of working people" and warned: "Any attempt to pull back would be a huge mistake. Unions will furiously campaign against it. We are expecting a clear timetable, and if that doesn't happen there will be some very unhappy trade union leaders around - including me.""
Labour's Employment Rights Bill will soon become law and introduces major workplace reforms, including stronger protections against unfair dismissal, a ban on exploitative zero-hours contracts, and measures to rebalance power toward employees. A recent cabinet reshuffle removed prominent supporters of the legislation, notably Angela Rayner and employment minister Justin Madders, prompting union concerns that political will could weaken and implementation could be delayed. Senior union leaders warned of business pressure, potential slow-walking of reform and vowed campaign action if the government retreats. Union chiefs demand a clear implementation timetable and expect delivery for insecure, low-paid workers.
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