Initial Period of Employment Introduce a Statutory Initial Period of Employment When the length of service requirement unfair dismissal is removed, a statutory initial period of employment will be introduced. During the initial period of employment a ‘lighter touch’ dismissal
A new Fair Work Agency will be established that will bring together different enforcement bodies.
Unfair Dismissal Extended To Day One when the 2 year service requirement is removed dismissal during probationary period will not be prevented
Labour plans to extend the right to request flexible working to be the default position from day one for all workers, unless it is not reasonably feasible.
Strengthen Statutory Sick Pay
Bereavement leave is currently on available to parents following the death of a child. The intention is to make Compassionate Leave available to all workers.
Enhance Family Friendly Leave and Protection by removing the length of service requirement and prohibit dismissal for 6 months after return to work.
Labour plan to change the law on collective redundancy consultation so that the obligation to collectively consult will depend on the number of people impacted across the business, rather than in one workplace.
Under new legislation Zero Hour Contract Workers could become extinct. Labour intends to ensure that all jobs provide a minimum level of job security and predictable hours.
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