Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Amend the Employment Rights Act to reflect promises made in the manifesto
Open for signatures
22 signatures
What the petition asks
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.
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.
Timeline
| 12 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
22
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
12 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.