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UK Employment Rights Bill Boosts Job Security, Cuts Insecurity

9/29/2025

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The UK Government's Employment Rights Bill is set for royal assent, signaling job security.
Labour MPs voted to reject amendments weakening protections, including unfair dismissal rules and zero-hour contracts.
Research estimates implementing the bill could cut severe job insecurity from 6.8 million to 5.6 million.
The Work Foundation urges a six-month probation period; critics warn some amendments could dilute protections.

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Story summary

The UK Government's Employment Rights Bill is set for royal assent, signaling job security.
Labour MPs voted to reject amendments weakening protections, including unfair dismissal rules and zero-hour contracts.
Research estimates implementing the bill could cut severe job insecurity from 6.8 million to 5.6 million.
The Work Foundation urges a six-month probation period; critics warn some amendments could dilute protections.