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Workers (Rights and Definition) (No. 2) Bill

A Bill to make provision about workers’ rights; to amend the definition of worker; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

27 January 2022

In Plain English

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This Bill aims to change workers’ rights and to redefine who is treated as a 'worker' under the law. It would set out provisions about employment protections and adjust the legal definition of worker. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, with its first reading having occurred in June 2021.

Key Points

  • Provides new provisions relating to workers’ rights.
  • Amends the statutory definition of 'worker' to potentially change who is protected.
  • Includes related or connected changes to employment law.
  • Originated in the Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading; first reading was in June 2021.
  • If progressed, would move through the usual stages (committee, reports, third reading) before moving to the Lords.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Commons. After this, it would typically go to committee stage and follow with further readings before passing to the Lords, subject to parliamentary progress.

Who is affected?

Workers and potential workers who may be covered by the new or adjusted rightsEmployers and organisations that hire peopleTrade unions and organisations representing workersPublic authorities involved in enforcing employment rights and related provisions

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

21 Jun 2021

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Workers (Rights and Definition) (No. 2) 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 The Bill has now been withdrawn and will not progress any further.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.