The UK government has introduced the Employment Rights Bill, heralded as the most significant overhaul of workers' rights in a generation. Key reforms include abolishing zero-hour contracts, banning fire-and-rehire practices, and establishing rights to unpaid parental and bereavement leave from an employee's first day. The bill also proposes that statutory sick pay will be available from day one of illness, while the two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal protections will be eliminated. Despite broad support from trade unions, business leaders have expressed concerns about the practicality of some changes. Some details, such as the right to disconnect outside of work hours, are still under consultation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to use these reforms to reduce industrial action and improve living standards while supporting businesses.