A Bill to introduce more freedom, flexibility and opportunity for those seeking employment in the public and private sectors.
The Bill would:create a general right to employment, subject to specified exceptions for foreign visitors and foreign nationals who have been refused entry into the UK or given the right to remain allow individual employees to opt out of the requirements of national minimum wage legislationinclude protection for those who refuse to work for pay below the national minimum wage.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
9 November 2009
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The Employment Opportunities Bill would give a general right to employment in both the public and private sectors, but with specific exceptions for certain foreign nationals. It would also allow individual workers to opt out of the National Minimum Wage rules and provide protection for those who refuse to work for pay below the minimum wage.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons in 2009 and is sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope.
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10 Feb 2009
This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading debate on 16 October but there was an Objection taken under Standing Order No. 11(2).
The Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading on several Fridays before being dropped by its sponsor, Mr Christopher Chope.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
