The Government agreed to drop a controversial clause in its proposed employment law reform that would have allowed “underperformance” as a legal ground for dismissal. Under the revised draft, employers would be able to dismiss employees for an “acceptable reason,” instead of the current requirement for a “serious and acceptable reason.” The clause drew heavy opposition from unions, who said it undermined job security.
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