Labour Reforms House of Lords ditches Labour’s day-one dismissal protection Conservative-led amendment reduces the qualifying period for unfair dismissal from two years to six months iStock.com/designer491 Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Monday 21 July 2025 The UK’s House of Lords on Friday voted in favour of dropping a new law guaranteeing a day-one protection from unfair dismissal, a new right proposed under the Labour government’s landmark Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Labour Reforms Minister unveils roadmap for UK Employment Rights Bill Labour Reforms Labour to loosen restrictions on fire-and-rehire practices NDAs Britain’s NDA ban could have unintended consequences Family leave Labour extends bereavement leave for families faced with pregnancy loss