A Bill to regulate the use of minimum qualification or experience requirements in job applications; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
1 November 2023
The Employment (Application Requirements) Bill would regulate the use of minimum qualification or experience requirements in job applications. Its aim is to reduce unnecessary barriers to applying for jobs and promote fair access for a broad range of applicants, including those with non-traditional career paths. The bill also covers related measures within employment practice.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
