Employment Opportunities Bill

A Bill to introduce more freedom, flexibility and opportunity for those seeking employment in the public and private sector; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

7 December 2018

In Plain English

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Based on its title, the Employment Opportunities Bill aims to give more freedom and flexibility to people seeking work in both the public and private sectors, creating more opportunities. The exact measures are not yet published, but the bill is intended to reduce restrictions and improve mobility across sectors as it progresses through Parliament.

Key Points

Aims to increase freedom and flexibility in hiring and employment across public and private sectors.
Seeks to widen opportunities for jobseekers by reducing unnecessary restrictions.
Proposes changes to recruitment processes to simplify and speed up hiring.
Applies to both public sector bodies and private employers, supporting cross-sector mobility.

Progress

Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If advanced, it will move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, then on to the report stage and third reading before potential passage to the Lords.

Who is affected?

JobseekersEmployees seeking cross-sector mobilityEmployers in the public sectorEmployers in the private sectorHR and recruitment professionalsRecruitment agencies

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Employment Opportunities

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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