Workers (Rights) Bill

A Bill to make provision about workers’ rights; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

19 October 2021

In Plain English

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The Workers (Rights) Bill is a proposed law that would make provision about workers’ rights and related purposes. It has started its journey through Parliament, with its first reading in the House of Commons on 21 June 2021, and there are no further stages yet.

Key Points

The bill focuses on making provision about workers’ rights.
It was introduced in the House of Commons and originates there.
It is currently at the first reading stage in the Commons.
It sits within the policy area of Employment.

Progress

The bill is at the very early stage of the legislative process, having only reached the first reading in the Commons as of 21 June 2021, with no further stages completed yet.

Who is affected?

Workers and employeesEmployers and businessesTrade unions and worker representativesHuman resources professionals and employment lawyers

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

21 Jun 2021

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Workers (Rights) Bill

24 Jun 2021

This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 June 2021. The Bill has now been withdrawn and will not progress any further.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.