A Bill to make provision about the establishment by the Secretary of State of an independent review of the operation of the Employment Rights Act 1996 in relation to the determination of employment status and dispute resolution mechanisms for employers and employees relating thereto; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
12 May 2016
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The bill would set up an independent review, requested by the Secretary of State, into how the Employment Rights Act 1996 determines who counts as an employee or worker and how disputes between employers and employees are resolved under the Act. It aims to assess whether the current rules work effectively and to make recommendations for improvements.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If progressed, it would typically move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by report and third readings.
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2 Mar 2016
The 2015-16 session of Parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 2 March 2016 under the Ten Minute Rule. This allows an MP to make his or her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced. If the MP is successful the bill is taken to have had its first reading.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
