Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill

A Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to grant legislative competence for employment matters to the Scottish Parliament.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

12 February 2025

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill would shift the power to make laws about employment from the UK Parliament to the Scottish Parliament by amending the Scotland Act 1998. This would give Scotland the ability to legislate on employment matters.

Key Points

Amends the Scotland Act 1998 to transfer legislative competence for employment matters to the Scottish Parliament.
Allows the Scottish Parliament to legislate on employment policy for Scotland.
Forms part of a broader process of devolving powers from the UK Parliament to Scotland.
Proceeding through the Commons; next stages include committee scrutiny and further readings if the bill progresses.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it proceeds, it would move to committee stage and then further readings before potentially becoming law.

Who is affected?

Employees and workers in ScotlandEmployers and businesses operating in ScotlandTrade unions and employee representative bodies in ScotlandEmployment lawyers and employment advisory services in ScotlandPublic sector workers in Scotland

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill

14 May 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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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