'Cause of concern' | Third of firms will amend probation processes with 'day one' workers' rights change

More than a third of organisations are expected to make changes to their probationary periods as a result of employees gaining day one rights, according to new research.

Under the proposed plans, businesses will be able to extend probationary periods from six to nine months.

When asked about their plans following the first 100 days of a Labour Government, over a third (36%) told WorkNest they plan to review their probation period processes, if employees have rights from day one of employment including sick pay, parental leave, and unfair dismissal claims.

A further four in 10 (43%) were undecided about whether they would change their process. Only 20% of businesses plan to keep their current probationary procedures unchanged.