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Workers (Rights) Bill

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

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

19 October 2021

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Workers (Rights) Bill is a proposed law in the House of Commons aimed at making provision about workers’ rights and related matters. It signals an intention to update and clarify protections for people who work, though the exact details will be set out as the bill moves through Parliament. At this stage, the bill has just begun its passage.

Key Points

Aims to codify and update workers’ rights in statute.
Signals stronger enforcement and clearer remedies for breaches.
Establishes the scope of the rights, clarifying who is protected and in which workplaces.
Includes provisions enabling future regulations and connected measures to be introduced later.

Progress

The bill is at the 1st Reading in the Commons, meaning it has been introduced but not debated in detail. It will progress to the Second Reading and subsequent committee stages where MPs will discuss its provisions.

Who is affected?

Workers and employeesEmployers and business ownersTrade unions and worker representativesHuman resources professionals and payroll staffRecruitment agencies and contractors

Generated 21 February 2026

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 The Bill has now been withdrawn and will not progress any further.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.

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