A Bill to amend the definition of worker; to make provision about workers’ rights; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
6 May 2021
The Workers (Definition and Rights) Bill would change who is treated as a 'worker' for employment rights and set out the rights those workers should have. It aims to ensure more people doing paid work receive basic protections and to clarify how those rights apply in practice. The bill focuses on status definitions and how rights would be enforced across workplaces.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If approved, it would move to Committee stage for detailed examination and amendment.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
