This legislative delay is seen as a significant obstacle to delivering the promised reforms.

Defence Secretary John Healey expressed confidence that the government will fulfill its manifesto commitments, including delivering the largest upgrade of workers' rights in a generation.

Trade union leaders emphasize that any rollback of the legislation would be a serious mistake and pledge to campaign against such moves, demanding a clear timetable for full enactment.

The TUC’s analysis shows that four million workers in insecure employment, such as zero-hours contracts and casual jobs, lack key rights, with this number increasing by 800,000 since 2011 under Conservative governance.

The Federation of Small Businesses raises concerns about the legislation’s complexity and suggests that recent political changes could be an opportunity to negotiate amendments, like replacing guaranteed hours with requests for guaranteed hours.

The UK's largest trade union, Unison, warns that recent political reshuffles and leadership changes threaten to weaken the Employment Rights Bill, which aims to improve protections for workers.

Paul Nowak, general secretary of the TUC, insists there is no evidence of the Bill being watered down and calls on the government to deliver on its promises, highlighting the legislation’s role in creating a fairer economy.

The legislation includes provisions against unfair dismissal and bans on exploitative zero-hours contracts, marking a significant overhaul of employment rights.

Opposition from Tory and Lib Dem peers, including hereditary peers, is accused of trying to slow down or block the legislation, with union leaders condemning these actions as unfair to workers such as carers and cleaners.

The Bill is designed to create a fairer employment landscape by setting higher standards, preventing undercutting by bad employers, and supporting a modern economy that boosts pay, productivity, and workers' well-being.

There are concerns that the legislation is being slow-walked through parliamentary processes, delaying its full enactment.

A senior Labour MP and union officials warn that economic pressures and political shifts could lead to delays or diminished implementation of the Bill, risking a setback for workers’ protections.