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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

Last Updated

27 January 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would change certain workers’ rights and redefine who counts as a 'worker' under the law. It aims to clarify and adjust the protections workers receive, and includes related provisions to support how these rights are applied. It is currently being debated in the House of Commons at its second reading.

Key Points

Amends the legal definition of 'worker' to determine who is eligible for rights and protections.
Sets out changes to the scope and application of workers’ rights across different employment relationships.
Includes connected provisions to support the practical use and enforcement of these rights.
Affects employers, agencies and worker representatives by setting out new duties or expectations for compliance.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. It will next move to detailed scrutiny in a committee stage before progressing to the next readings.

Who is affected?

Workers whose rights may be affected by the redefinitionEmployers and businesses across sectorsAgency workers, gig workers and others whose status as a 'worker' might changeTrade unions and worker representative bodiesEmployment lawyers and tribunals dealing with employment law

Generated 21 February 2026

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 The Bill has now been withdrawn and will not progress any further.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

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