Employment Retention Bill

A Bill to make provision for a statutory right to an employment retention assessment to determine entitlement to a period of rehabilitation leave for newly disabled people and people whose existing impairments change; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

AI-generated

The bill would create a legal right for employees who are newly disabled, or whose disability changes, to have an employment retention assessment. This assessment would decide whether they are entitled to a period of rehabilitation leave to help them stay in work, with other related measures to support this aim.

Key Points

Establishes a statutory right to an employment retention assessment for eligible workers.
The assessment determines entitlement to a period of rehabilitation leave.
Applies to people who are newly disabled or whose impairments change.
Includes provisions for related measures to support retention and rehabilitation.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons, where its general principles are debated. It has not yet reached the committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

Employees who are newly disabledEmployees whose impairments changeEmployers and line managersHuman Resources and occupational health professionalsTrade unions and disability organisations representing workers

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Employment Retention

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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