Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill

Key Points

• Amends the Scotland Act 1998 to devolve employment legislative competence to the Scottish Parliament.
• Sets out that employment matters would be legislated by Scotland for Scotland, within devolution limits.
• Originated in the Commons; first reading completed on 19 October 2021 and the bill is now at the second reading in the Commons.
• If enacted, Scottish Parliament could draft and pass employment laws specific to Scotland.
• Part of broader devolved powers to Scotland over its own employment policy.

Progress

The bill has completed its first reading and is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, having originated there.