Employment Rights Bill Debate
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Rachael Maskell
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Employment Rights Bill
Rachael Maskell ExcerptsMonday 8th December 2025
(1 day, 22 hours ago)
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Andy McDonald
Absolutely, and no decent employer should fear any of these measures. Rogue employers were warned that exploitation and arbitrary dismissal would end, but under the compromise, a bad employer may still dismiss someone without reason or justification.
Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)
The point that my hon. Friend is making is that this is not about fair dismissal, but about unfair dismissal. Does he agree that the people who will experience the most discrimination will be disabled workers, young workers and ethnic minority workers?
Andy McDonald
That is absolutely right, but under this compromise, a bad employer may still dismiss someone without reason or justification. A worker could leave secure employment in good faith, only to be summarily dismissed with no protection or explanation, months into a new role.