Posted in News Seven million workers to get sick pay from the first day under ‘once-in-a-generation’ overhaul of workers’ rights October 6, 2024 Probation periods – which can currently last as long as two years – are also expected to be shortened to six months and staff will get protection against unfair dismissal from their first day at work. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13928475/Seven-million-workers-sick-pay-day-generation-overhaul-workers-rights.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490