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Employment Equality (Insurance etc) Bill

A Bill to amend Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 to prohibit age discrimination by employers in relation to the provision of insurance or a related financial service; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

3 June 2024

In Plain English

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This bill would stop employers from discriminating on the basis of age when they arrange or provide insurance or related financial services for staff. It would amend Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 to make age-based discrimination unlawful in the context of employer-provided insurance. The aim is to ensure fair access to these services for people of all ages.

Key Points

  • Prohibits age discrimination by employers in relation to employer-provided insurance and related financial services.
  • Amends Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 to extend protection to employment-related insurance.
  • Covers insurance and related services arranged through an employer for staff or prospective employees.
  • Makes provision for connected purposes as part of the bill.
  • Originates in the House of Commons and is currently at Second Reading (2 February 2024).

Progress

The Bill is at the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons. It has completed First Reading and is proceeding through parliamentary consideration.

Who is affected?

Employees and job applicantsEmployers and HR teams who arrange insurance for staffInsurance and other financial services providers offering employer-provided policiesPeople who obtain insurance through their employment (e.g., life, health, income protection)

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

11 Dec 2023

2nd readingCommons

2 Feb 2024

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

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Employment Equality (Insurance etc) Bill

18 Mar 2024

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.  

Documents (1)

Bill 084 2023-24 (as introduced)
BillCommons
31 Jan 2024

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.