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Employment (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill

A Bill to make provision for safeguards for workers against dismissal and re-engagement on inferior terms and conditions; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 November 2023

In Plain English

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This Bill would provide protections for workers who are dismissed and then re-engaged on worse terms. It aims to stop employers using dismissal to impose inferior terms and conditions, and covers related safeguards.

Key Points

  • Provides safeguards for workers against dismissal and re-engagement on inferior terms and conditions
  • Seeks to prevent employers from using dismissal as a means to push through worse terms
  • Covers connected measures to support fair employment practices
  • Currently at the first reading stage in the House of Commons (introduced 2022-06-20)

Progress

The Bill is in its initial stage, the first reading in the House of Commons, with further scrutiny and stages to come if it progresses.

Who is affected?

Employees/workersEmployers/companiesTrade unions/worker representatives

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

20 Jun 2022

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

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Employment (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill

24 Jun 2022

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.