Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill

Key Points

• Prohibits unpaid trial work periods by employers.
• Applies to recruitment and job trials; workers must be paid for time during trials.
• Defines what counts as an unpaid trial period.
• Creates enforcement provisions and potential penalties for breaches.
• Includes connected and related provisions to support implementation.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it will move to detailed scrutiny in committee, then to a 3rd reading and onward to the Lords for consideration.