Workers (Rights) (No. 2) Bill

Key Points

• The Bill aims to make provision about workers’ rights and connected purposes.
• Originated in the House of Commons, with 1st reading on 21 June 2021 and 2nd reading on 6 May 2022.
• Current stage is the 2nd reading in the Commons; after this would come committee stage and further readings before becoming law.
• The measures would affect workers and their employers, setting out rights and obligations.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. After this stage it would normally progress to committee stage, then Report and Third Reading in the Commons, before moving to the Lords for consideration.