Extension of Time Limits for Bringing Tribunal Claims
Extension of Time Limits for Bringing Tribunal Claims
Initial Period of Employment
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
Sexual and Third Party Harassment
Third Party Harassment. Employers will be required to take ALL reasonable steps to prevent harassment by third parties
Fair Work Agency
A new Fair Work Agency will be established that will have the power to pursue employers who do not comply with statutory provisions.
Unfair Dismissal Extended To Day One
Unfair Dismissal Extended To Day One when the 2 year service requirement is removed dismissal during probationary period will not be prevented
Flexible Working
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
Strengthen Statutory Sick Pay
Compassionate Leave
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
Enhance Family Friendly Leave and Protection by removing the length of service requirement and prohibit dismissal for 6 months after return to work.
Collective Redundancy Consultation
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.
