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

Last Updated

1 November 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Employment (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill is designed to protect workers from dismissal followed by re-engagement on worse terms and conditions. It would set out safeguards to prevent unfair practices and ensure fair treatment for workers in such situations.

Key Points

Safeguards for workers against dismissal followed by re-engagement on inferior terms and conditions
Sets out rules to prevent such practices and protect workers’ terms and conditions when re-engaged
Includes related provisions to support fair treatment and enforcement where these issues arise
Currently at the first reading in the House of Commons; next steps include a second reading and committee stage

Progress

The bill is currently at the first reading in the Commons. It will move to the second reading and then through the usual stages of scrutiny as it proceeds through Parliament.

Who is affected?

Workers/EmployeesEmployers/CompaniesHR professionals/ManagersTrade unionsRecruitment agencies

Generated 21 February 2026

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.

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