Employment (Application Requirements) Bill

Key Points

• The bill sets rules on when and how minimum qualification or experience requirements can be used in job adverts and application forms.
• Employers would need to justify any minimum requirements tied to a role, rather than applying them without justification.
• Recruitment criteria must be clear and transparent, helping applicants understand what is being asked of them.
• The provisions would apply to both public and private sector employers across various industries.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to Committee Stage for detailed examination before continuing through Parliament.