Workers (Definition and Rights) Bill

Key Points

• Redefines who counts as a worker, potentially extending protections beyond traditional employees.
• Sets out worker rights (the exact rights to be defined in the bill).
• Includes connected provisions relating to enforcement and employer obligations.
• Has not yet completed all parliamentary stages; currently at the second reading in the Commons.
• Could affect how organisations classify workers and comply with protections.

Progress

As of the provided information, the bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons. It originated in the Commons, with the first reading in 2017 and the second reading in 2019; no subsequent stages are listed here.