Working progress

Back bill to transform rights, MPs urged

- LIZZY BUCHAN

MPs are being urged to "be on the right side of history" by backing a bill to transform workers' rights.

They will begin debating the Employment Rights Bill today, which promises sweeping changes to legislation.

It includes reforms to parental and bereavement leave, sick pay, and unfair dismissal rules, as well as a ban on exploitative zero-hours contracts and fire and rehire.