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.
House of Commons
Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)
25 March 2026
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This Bill would create a statutory definition of bullying at work and allow bullying-related claims to be heard by an employment tribunal. It would also require a Respect at Work Code with minimum standards for positive and respectful workplaces, and give the Equality and Human Rights Commission powers to investigate workplaces with bullying cultures and to take enforcement action. It aims to improve workplace behaviour and protection for staff.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. After this, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination, followed by further readings before progressing to the Lords.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 24 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 October 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
