A Bill to regulate the use of minimum qualification or experience requirements in job applications; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
12 February 2025
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This Bill would regulate how employers use minimum qualification or experience requirements in job applications, with the aim of reducing unnecessary barriers to work. It seeks to ensure that recruitment focuses on relevant abilities rather than rigid gatekeeping criteria, with connected provisions to support fair access to employment.
The Bill originated in the Commons. It completed its 1st reading on 11 December 2023 and is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.
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11 Dec 2023
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.
