UK Government unveils new workers’ rights bill

Workers will get rights like maternity, paternity and bereavement leave from day one of a job.

The UK Government has unveiled what it is calling the biggest expansion of workers’ rights in a generation, with legislation to give employees more protections from day one of a job.

Workers will be able to ask their bosses for more flexibility and security, but some unions have said the plans fall short.

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