Submitted by Christopher Bryn Deakin on Tuesday 13th January 2026
Published on Thursday 12th March 2026
Current status: Open
Open until: Saturday 12th September 2026
Current Signatures: 19
(count is updated approximately hourly)
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Amend the Employment Rights Act to reflect promises made in the manifesto
In its 2024 election manifesto, the Labour Party made a specific and clear commitment to introduce “basic rights from day one to parental leave, sick pay, and protection from unfair dismissal". The Government publicly maintained that day-one rights would be included as the Bill progressed.
During the passage of the Act amendments were put forward by the House of Lords, the unelected chamber. As a result the promised day-one protection from unfair dismissal was replaced by a six-month period.
We believe this is a clear departure from the manifesto pledge, leaving new workers exposed. We call on the Government to introduce full day-one protection in law, ensuring fairness and security for all workers from their first day.
If you want to sign this petition (as opposed to merely discuss it), you need to do that on the government's e-Petitions website.
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