A Bill to make provision about the safeguarding of workers’ rights derived from European Union legislation after the withdrawal of the UK from the EU; and for connected purposes
This bill aims to protect workers' rights that were created by European Union law and retained after Brexit. It sets out how these EU-derived protections should continue to apply in UK law and be enforceable, with related provisions for other connected purposes.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; it would move to committee stage for closer examination if it proceeds.
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This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.