Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill

Key Points

• Focuses on provisions about workers’ rights and how they apply
• Amends the definition of 'worker' to determine eligibility for those rights
• May broaden or clarify coverage for people in non-traditional or flexible work arrangements
• Impacts employers, recruitment intermediaries, and organisations that engage workers
• Progresses through Parliament, currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons. It previously had its first reading in 2021 and would move to committee stage and subsequent readings if it progresses.