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Employment Bill

A Bill to make provision about employment rights, including the right to request more predictable terms and conditions of work; to amend the definition of worker; 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 create a new right for workers to ask for more predictable terms and conditions of work. It would also adjust the legal definition of 'worker' for protection under employment rights, along with related provisions. It is currently at its first reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

  • Establishes a right for workers to request more predictable terms and conditions of work.
  • Amends the definition of 'worker' for employment rights purposes.
  • Includes related or connected employment rights and provisions.
  • Originating in the House of Commons and currently at the first reading stage.

Progress

The bill is at a very early stage of passage, having just begun its journey in Parliament with a first reading in the Commons on 6 December 2022.

Who is affected?

Workers, including those on flexible or temporary contractsPeople who might be newly covered or affected by the revised 'worker' definitionEmployers and business organisationsHuman resources professionals and recruitment agenciesTrade unions and worker representatives

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

6 Dec 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 Bill

23 Feb 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.