MPs debated draft regulations that would extend most employment tribunal time limits from three months to six months from 1 October 2026, alongside related changes for breach of contract claims in England and Wales. Supporters said the extra time will help workers, especially those facing maternity discrimination, to get advice and prepare cases; critics warned the change will add pressure to an already overloaded tribunal system and asked what extra resources would follow.

#Employment Tribunals, #Employment Rights, #Workers' Rights, #Maternity Discrimination, #Tribunal Backlogs, #Department for Business and Trade

The Lords challenged whether the Sporting Events Bill is too narrowly focused on one-off events such as Euro 2028, with ministers resisting wider duties on strike disruption, gambling ads, TV access and legacy, while promising a UK-wide major events strategy within 12 months and draft ticket touting legislation with no timetable for passage.

Care Companies: Exploitation of Migrant Workers appears here as a parliamentary thread from the Commons Chamber on 5 Jan 2026, with 5 speakers contributing 10 speeches.

#Migrant Worker Exploitation, #Social Care Workforce, #Work Visas, #Workers' Rights