A Bill to provide for a statutory definition of bullying at work; to make provision relating to bullying at work, including to enable claims relating to workplace bullying to be considered by an employment tribunal; to provide for a Respect at Work Code to set minimum standards for positive and respectful work environments; to give powers to the Equalities and Human Rights Commission to investigate workplaces and organisations where there is evidence of a culture of, or multiple incidents of, bullying and to take enforcement action; and for connected purposes.
This bill would create a statutory definition of bullying at work and allow people to bring workplace bullying claims to an employment tribunal. It also introduces a Respect at Work Code with minimum standards for positive, respectful workplaces and gives the Equality and Human Rights Commission powers to investigate and enforce action where bullying is found. The overall aim is to improve wellbeing, dignity and equality in UK workplaces.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; if it progresses, it would move to the committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
