A Bill to prohibit employers dismissing employees and subsequently re-employing them for the purpose of diminishing the terms and conditions of employment; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
4 May 2021
This Bill would make it illegal for employers to dismiss an employee and then re-hire them on worse terms as a way to cut pay and conditions. It targets so-called 'fire and rehire' practices and aims to protect workers from having their terms diminished through such actions, with related provisions to support fair treatment in the workplace.
The Bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons, the initial stage of debate in the Commons for this proposal. If it advances, it would move to committee stage and, subject to passage, onward to the Lords.
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.
