Labour Reforms Labour backs down on day-one unfair dismissal right Government concedes to six-month threshold to secure law’s passage amid business warnings and repeated Lords defeats iStock.com/tawatchaiprakobkit Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Friday 28 November 2025 After weeks of parliamentary ping-pong, the Labour government has abandoned its manifesto pledge to give workers day-one protection from unfair dismissal. 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 UK Commons reject Lords’ amendments to Employment Rights Bill Labour Reforms Crunch time for Labour’s flagship workplace reforms Labour Reforms House of Lords ditches Labour’s day-one dismissal protection Labour Reforms Labour to loosen restrictions on fire-and-rehire practices