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Business Groups Urge Lords to Pass Workers' Rights Bill

12/15/2025

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British business groups urge Conservative peers in the House of Lords to stop blocking Labour's workers' rights bill.
They warn that failing to pass the bill before Christmas could jeopardize a trade-union compromise.
The bill has been rejected over a six-month qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims.
The group argues that lifting the compensation cap could trigger unlimited payouts and deter investment.

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British business groups urge Conservative peers in the House of Lords to stop blocking Labour's workers' rights bill.
They warn that failing to pass the bill before Christmas could jeopardize a trade-union compromise.
The bill has been rejected over a six-month qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims.
The group argues that lifting the compensation cap could trigger unlimited payouts and deter investment.