Peter Kyle has been warned that the Employment Rights Bill will damage the UK jobs market. James Manning/PA Wire

Labour’s Employment Rights Bill must be changed immediately to prevent the UK’s jobs market crisis from worsening, top business groups have warned Peter Kyle in a last-ditch attempt to secure growth-focused changes.

The government’s workers’ rights reforms have faced strong opposition from thousands of businesses across the UK, with bodies representing their interests claiming changes could have a “chilling impact” on hiring.

‘Day one rights’, which would allow Brits to sue employers for unfair dismissal for employment under six months, is seen as one of the top three key issues that worry business groups, City AM understands.

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