Working Time (Regulations) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the expiration of the Working Time Regulations 1998; to provide for regulations governing working time; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

12 February 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would expire the Working Time Regulations 1998 and set up a framework for future regulations governing working time. In effect, it repeals the current rules and allows Parliament to introduce new protections and limits on working hours through later regulations. It is a Private Member’s Bill introduced in the Commons by Sir Christopher Chope and is currently at the second reading.

Key Points

Expires the Working Time Regulations 1998.
Creates a framework for future regulations governing working time (and related purposes).
Introduced by Sir Christopher Chope in the Commons and currently at the 2nd Reading.

Who is affected?

Workers and employees covered by working time rulesEmployers and businesses employing such workersTrade unions and organisations representing workers

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Working Time (Regulations)

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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