Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Strengthen Employment Rights for Workers with Less Than Two Years’ Service
Closed
60 signatures
What the petition asks
Extend unfair dismissal protections to all employees regardless of length of service and require dismissal appeals to be reviewed by an independent and impartial person. Ensure fair treatment and access to justice for employees facing bullying or harassment early in their employment.
Current law can leave employees with less than two years’ service almost unprotected, even if they are bullied, harassed or dismissed unfairly. Solicitors can advise against legal action, as they have less rights than those employed for two years or more. This can silence victims and enable poor employers to exploit staff. Fairness and dignity at work should be a basic right from day one, not something only earned after two years.
Timeline
| 17 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
60
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
17 Oct 2025
Closed
17 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.