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Workers (Rights and Definition) 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

3 November 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill aims to set out workers’ rights in law and to change the legal definition of who counts as a 'worker'. It also includes related measures to support those rights. The exact details will be set out in the bill's text, but the overall aim is to clarify protections for people who work for others and to ensure employers know their duties.

Key Points

Provides provisions about workers’ rights in law
Amends the definition of the term 'worker'
Includes provisions for related or connected purposes
Originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons
If progressed, it would move through further parliamentary stages (e.g., committee and reports) before becoming law

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. If it advances, it will move to committee for detailed examination and then on to further readings.

Who is affected?

Workers (including those whose status may be clarified or extended by the new definition)Employers and businesses that hire workersHuman resources staff and employment lawyersTrade unions and worker representativesRecruitment agencies and organisations that place workers

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill

24 Mar 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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