A Bill to prohibit redundancy during pregnancy and maternity leave and for six months after the end of the pregnancy or leave, except in specified circumstances; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
5 May 2022
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This bill would ban employers from making workers redundant while they are pregnant, on maternity leave, or for six months after the end of the pregnancy or maternity leave. Redundancy would only be allowed in specified circumstances. The aim is to provide stronger job security for pregnant workers and those on maternity leave.
The bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons; it originated in the Commons. No further stages are specified in the provided information.
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21 Jun 2021
6 May 2022
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
