The Employment Rights Act 2025 and related legislation reform UK employment law to strengthen worker protections and improve job quality, led jointly by the Department for Work and Pensions and Department for Business and Trade. Key measures include restrictions on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in employment disputes, enhanced fertility treatment rights, and new application requirements for employment contracts. The government is currently implementing the Act through consultation on detailed regulations and guidance.
We are seeking views on proposals to improve the framework which governs the temporary labour market to better protect workers while minimising business burdens.
We are seeking views on a new process for employers to follow when handling flexible working requests, as well as insights on flexible working practices more broadly.
This Order amends the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 35) (Abolition of Benefits) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1148 C. 55) (“the No. 35 Order”).
This Order amends the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 35) (Abolition of Benefits) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1148 C. 55) (“the No. 35 Order”).
In response to: Implementing the Plan to Make Work Pay and Employment Rights Act
We are seeking views on proposals to prevent the misuse of non-disclosure agreements in cases of workplace harassment and discrimination.
The updated implementation timeline for the government’s Plan to Make Work Pay and the Employment Rights Act 2025.
These Regulations amend the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/376) (“the UC Regulations 2013”), the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/377) (“the PIP Regulations 2013”) and the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/379) (“the
These Regulations amend the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/376) (“the UC Regulations 2013”), the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/377) (“the PIP Regulations 2013”) and the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/379) (“the
We're consulting on how the new legal framework for trade unions’ right of access into workplaces should work in practice. We're seeking views on the practical and operational details of the framework.
We're seeking views on a draft code of practice on the new legal framework for trade unions’ access to workplaces.
The regulatory tools and guiding structures utilised by the Fair Work Agency (FWA) to enforce labour market legislation within its remit.
These Regulations amend the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1230) (“Transitional Regulations”).
We are seeking views on strengthening the law on tipping.
We are seeking views on the revised code of practice during recognition and derecognition processes and on proposals on unfair practices in electronic ballots.
We're seeking views on 2 proposed changes to fire and rehire protections in relation to benefits and expenses, and to shift patterns.
These Regulations commence sections 10 to 13 of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36) (the “2025 Act”), which relate to statutory sick pay. These Regulations also contain transitional provisions in relation to employees who are unable to work immediately …
These Regulations make an amendment that is consequential on section 148 of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36) (“the 2025 Act”).
These Regulations make an amendment that is consequential on section 148 of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36) (“the 2025 Act”).
These Regulations bring into force certain provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36) (“the 2025 Act”) on dates specified in these Regulations and detailed below. They are the second commencement regulations made under the 2025 Act. Certain provisions …
These Regulations make amendments consequential on the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 (c. 13). They come into force on the same day as that Act, 6th April 2026.
These Regulations make amendments to secondary legislation which are consequential to changes made by Part 5 (Enforcement of Labour Market Legislation) of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36).
These Regulations apply certain provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60) (“PACE”) to investigations undertaken by enforcement officers into labour market offences. Enforcement officers are officers who are appointed by the Secretary of State under section …
These Regulations apply certain provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60) (“PACE”) to investigations undertaken by enforcement officers into labour market offences. Enforcement officers are officers who are appointed by the Secretary of State under section …
These Regulations amend the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Sections 75A, 75B, 75G, 75H, 80A and 80B to Parental Order Cases) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3095) (“the Principal Regulations”) to reflect the amendments made to section 80B of the Employment …
These Regulations amend the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Sections 75A, 75B, 75G, 75H, 80A and 80B to Parental Order Cases) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3095) (“the Principal Regulations”) to reflect the amendments made to section 80B of the Employment …
These Regulations amend the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80B to Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/920) (“the Principal Regulations”) to reflect the amendments made to section 80B of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18) (“the …
These Regulations amend the Statutory Sick Pay (General) Regulations 1982 (S.I. 1982/894) (“the 1982 Regulations”) and the Statutory Sick Pay (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982 (S.R. 1982 No. 263) (“the 1982 Regulations (NI)”), in consequence of sections 10 to 13 …
We are seeking views on the level and methods by which the new organisation-wide threshold for triggering collective redundancy obligations might be set.
These Regulations amend the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/794) (“the ESA Regulations”) and the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/376) (“the UC Regulations”) to give effect to the requirements in the Universal Credit Act 2025 (c. 22).
These Regulations amend the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/794) (“the ESA Regulations”) and the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/376) (“the UC Regulations”) to give effect to the requirements in the Universal Credit Act 2025 (c. 22).
We are seeking views on proposals to improve the framework which governs the temporary labour market to better protect workers while minimising business burdens.
We are seeking views on strengthening the law on tipping.
We are seeking views on the revised code of practice during recognition and derecognition processes and on proposals on unfair practices in electronic ballots.
We're seeking views on 2 proposed changes to fire and rehire protections in relation to benefits and expenses, and to shift patterns.
We are consulting on a draft code of practice on electronic and workplace balloting for statutory trade union ballots.
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 154(1) and (2) of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (“the Act”).
The government is seeking views on enhancing workplace protections against dismissal for pregnant women and new mothers.
We are seeking views on the details of a new entitlement to bereavement leave, including for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.
These Regulations make amendments to a number of instruments that are consequential on sections 15, 16 and 17 of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36) (“the 2025 Act”). They also make transitional provision for the giving of notices for …
These Regulations make amendments to a number of instruments that are consequential on sections 15, 16 and 17 of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36) (“the 2025 Act”). They also make transitional provision for the giving of notices for …
These Regulations bring into force certain provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36) (“the 2025 Act”). These are the first commencement Regulations made under the 2025 Act. Certain provisions were brought into force upon Royal Assent by virtue …
These Regulations bring into force certain provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36) (“the 2025 Act”). These are the first commencement Regulations made under the 2025 Act. Certain provisions were brought into force upon Royal Assent by virtue …
We're consulting on how the new legal framework for trade unions’ right of access into workplaces should work in practice. We're seeking views on the practical and operational details of the framework.
There’s a new duty on employers to inform workers of their right to join a trade union. This consultation is about how it should work in practice.
Commons Reason 15:41:00 Motion A Moved by Baroness Lloyd of Effra: That this House do not insist on its Amendments 120N and 120P to 120S, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 120T. 120T: Because it is appropriate …
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with a reason. House adjourned at 10.07 pm.
Consideration of Lords Message Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes): Before we commence consideration of the Lords message, I confirm that nothing in the Lords message engages Commons financial privilege. Clause 23 Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying …
Commons Amendments 16:33:00 Motion A Moved by Baroness Lloyd of Effra: That this House do not insist on its insistence on Lords Amendment 1B in respect of which the Commons have insisted on their disagreement; and do agree with the …
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with amendments.
Consideration of Lords message Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani): Before we move to consideration of the Lords message, I can confirm that nothing in the Lords message engages Commons financial privilege. Clause 1 Right to guaranteed hours 18:55:00 The …
We are consulting on a draft code of practice on electronic and workplace balloting for statutory trade union ballots.
These Regulations amend the Social Security (Invalid Care Allowance) Regulations 1976 (S.I. 1976/409), the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2890) and the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/377). They reflect that claim
These Regulations amend the Social Security (Invalid Care Allowance) Regulations 1976 (S.I. 1976/409), the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2890) and the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/377). They reflect that claim
Commons Amendments and Reasons Relevant documents: 20th and 29th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee , 7th Report from the Constitution Committee 15:35:00 Motion A Moved by Baroness Lloyd of Effra: That this House do not insist on its Amendment …
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons on Wednesday 5 November with reasons and amendments.
Consideration of Lords message Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins): I can inform the House that nothing in the Lords message engages Commons financial privilege. Clause 1 Right to Guaranteed Hours 14:46:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade …
This Order is a further stage in the replacement of six benefits with universal credit (“UC”).
This Order is a further stage in the replacement of six benefits with universal credit (“UC”).
Commons Amendments and Reasons Relevant documents: 20th and 29th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee and 7th Report from the Constitution Committee 15:23:00 Motion A Moved by Lord Collins of Highbury: That this House do not insist on its Amendment …
Part 2 of these Regulations enables certain persons to access income-related benefits upon arrival in Great Britain in the following situations, provided that they meet the other relevant entitlement conditions—
Part 2 of these Regulations enables certain persons to access income-related benefits upon arrival in Great Britain in the following situations, provided that they meet the other relevant entitlement conditions—
We're consulting on how the new legal framework for trade unions’ right of access into workplaces should work in practice. We're seeking views on the practical and operational details of the framework.
The government is seeking views on enhancing workplace protections against dismissal for pregnant women and new mothers.
We are seeking views on the details of a new entitlement to bereavement leave, including for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with reasons and amendments. House adjourned at 12.51 am.
Consideration of Lords amendments Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes): I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that Lords amendments 66, 88, 90, 91 and 101 engage Commons financial privilege. If any of those Lords amendments is agreed to, …
Third Reading Relevant documents: 20th and 29th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee and 7th Report from the Constitution Committee. Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland legislative consent granted. 15:52:00 Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and Chief Whip (Lord …
Report (4th Day) 16:39:00 Relevant documents: 20th and 29th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee and 7th Report from the Constitution Committee . Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Legislative Consent granted. Clause 59: Requirement to contribute to political fund Amendment …
Report (4th Day) (Continued) 20:45:00 Clause 113: Power to bring proceedings in employment tribunal Amendment 154 Moved by 154: Leave out Clause 113 Lord Carter of Haslemere (CB): Amendment 154 in my name seeks to remove Clause 113 from the …
Report (3rd Day) Relevant documents: 20th and 29th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee and 7th Report from the Constitution Committee . Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland l egislative c onsent granted. 16:47:00 Amendment 111ZA Moved by 111ZA: After Clause …
Report (3rd Day) (Continued) 20:31:00 Amendment 127 not moved. Amendment 127A Moved by 127A: After Clause 54, insert the following new Clause— “Review of the extent and impact of pay inequality(1) The Secretary of State must conduct a review of …
Report (2nd Day) 4.33 pm Relevant documents: 20th and 29th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee , 7th Report from the Constitution Committee Clause 23: Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying period, etc Amendment 49 Moved by …
Report (1st Day) Relevant documents: 20th and 29th Report s from the Delegated Powers Committee and 7th Report from the Constitution Committee. Scottish and Northern Ireland l egislative c onsent granted, Welsh l egislative c onsent sought. 15:32:00 Clause 1: …
Report (1st Day) (Continued) 21:12:00 Amendment 46 Moved by 46: After Clause 22, insert the following new Clause— “Contractual duties of confidentiality relating to harassment and discrimination(1) The Employment Rights Act 1996 is amended as follows.(2) After section 202 insert—“Harassment …
Order of Consideration Motion 15:55:00 Moved by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch: That the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clauses 1 to 4, Schedule 1, Clauses 5 and 6, Schedule 2, Clauses 7 …
Regulations 2 to 8 amend respectively the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/1967), the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/207), the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/1792), the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/213), the Housing Benefit (Per
Committee (11th Day) Relevant documents: 7th Report from the Constitution Committee and 20th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Northern Ireland legislative consent granted. Welsh and Scottish legislative consent sought. 16:49:00 Amendment 310 Moved by 310: After Clause 150, …
Committee (11th Day) (Continued) 20:28:00 Amendment 323C Moved by 323C: After Clause 150, insert the following new Clause— “Review of the Act(1) The Secretary of State must—(a) carry out a review of the operation and effect of this Act,(b) set …
Committee (10th Day) Relevant documents: 7th Report from the Constitution Committee and 20th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Northern Ireland legislative consent granted. Welsh and Scottish legislative consent sought. 15:52:00 Clause 91: Labour market enforcement strategy Amendment 271ZZA …
Committee (10th Day) (Continued) 20:24:00 Amendment 275 Moved by 275: After Clause 140, insert the following new Clause— “Secretary of State: equal pay enforcement function(1) Payroll and other company information required by HMRC for the purposes of taxation may be …
Committee (9th Day) 15:17:00 Relevant documents: 7th Report from the Constitution Committee , 20th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Northern Ireland legislative consent granted. Welsh and Scottish legislative consent sought. Amendment 247 Moved by 247: After Clause 70, …
Committee (9th Day) (Continued) 21:00:00 Amendment 263 Moved by 263: After Clause 86, insert the following new Clause— “Consultation on trade union legislation(1) The Secretary of State must initiate a consultation on the effects of the provisions in Part 4 …
Committee (8th Day) 16:15:00 Relevant documents: 7th Report from the Constitution Committee , 20th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Northern Ireland legislative consent granted. Welsh and Scottish legislative consent sought. Clause 56: Right of trade unions to access …
Committee (8th Day) (Continued) 20:55:00 Clause 60: Deduction of trade union subscriptions from wages in public sector Debate on whether Clause 60 should stand part of the Bill. Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con): My Lords, I rise to express my …
Committee (7th Day) Relevant documents: 7th Report from the Constitution Committee , 20th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Northern Ireland legislative consent granted . Welsh and Scottish legislative consent sought. 12:28:00 Clause 34: Extension of regulation of employment …
Committee (6th Day) Relevant documents: 7th Report from the Constitution Committee , 20th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Northern Ireland legislative consent granted . Welsh and Scottish legislative consent sought. 16:19:00 Amendment 129 Moved by 129: After Clause …
Committee (6th Day) (Continued) 20:31:00 Amendment 143 Moved by 143: Clause 28, page 50, line 6, at end insert— “(2A) In section 189 (complaint and protective award), after subsection (2) insert—“(2A) Any such declaration may be enforced in the High …
Committee (5th Day) Relevant documents: 7th Report from the Constitution Committee. 20th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Northern Ireland legislative consent granted . Welsh and Scottish legislative consent sought. 17:22:00 Amendment 99 Moved by 99: After Clause 22, …
Committee (4th Day) Relevant documents: 7th Report from the Constitution Committee, 20th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee. Northern Ireland legislative consent granted . Welsh and Scottish legislative consent sought. 17:14:00 Clause 19: Employers to take all reasonable steps to …
Committee (4th Day) (Continued) 20:25:00 Amendment 97 Moved by 97: After Clause 22, insert the following new Clause— “Employer duties on harassment: impact assessment(1) The Secretary of State must carry out an assessment of the likely impact of sections 19 …
Committee (3rd Day) Relevant documents: 7th Report from the Constitution Committee, 20th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee. Northern Ireland legislative consent granted, Welsh and Scottish legislative consent sought. 15:41:00 Clause 11: Statutory sick pay in Great Britain: lower earnings …
Committee (3rd Day) (Continued) 19:12:00 Debate on Amendment 76 resumed. Lord Harlech (Con): My Lords, I support Amendments 127, 128 and 139 in the name of my noble friend Lady Penn. In so doing, I declare my interests as an …
Committee (2nd Day) Relevant documents: 7th Report from the Constitution Committee, 20th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Northern Ireland Legislative Consent granted, Welsh and Scottish Legislative Consent sought. 13:03:00 Clause 1: Right to guaranteed hours Amendment 18 Moved …
Committee (1st Day) Relevant documents: 7th Report from the Constitution Committee, 20th Report from the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee . Northern Ireland l egislative c onsent granted, Welsh and Scottish l egislative c onsent sought. 15:38:00 Amendment 1 …
Committee (1st Day) (Continued) 21:01:00 Amendment 14 Moved by 14: Clause 1, page 4, line 2, at end insert— “(8A) Subsection (8B) applies where—(a) a worker’s contract or arrangement requires an employer to make work available to a worker for …
Second Reading 12:55:00 Moved by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch: That the Bill be now read a second time. Welsh, Scottish and Northern Ireland legislative consent sought The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Business and Trade and Department for Science, …
First Reading 11:47:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
2nd Allocated Day Further consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee [Relevant documents: Third Report of the Business and Trade Committee, Make Work Pay: Employment Rights Bill, HC 370 ; Second Report of the Women and Equalities …
[1st allocated day] Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee [Relevant documents: Third Report of the Business and Trade Committee, Make Work Pay: Employment Rights Bill, HC 370 ; Second Report of the Women and Equalities Committee, …
Debate resumed. Gregory Stafford: It is always a pleasure to follow the King. [ Laughter. ] I rise on behalf of my constituents in Farnham, Bordon, Haslemere and Liphook who are opposed to this fundamentally anti-business Bill. Nothing has highlighted …
In response to: Making Work Pay: collective redundancy and fire and rehire
In response to: Making Work Pay: the application of zero hours contracts measures to agency workers
In response to: Making Work Pay: creating a modern framework for industrial relations
In response to: Making Work Pay: Strengthening Statutory Sick Pay
The government is seeking views on strengthening remedies against abuse of rules on collective redundancy and fire and rehire.
The government is seeking views on the application of measures to tackle one-sided flexibility in zero hours contracts to agency workers.
We are consulting to modernise the legislative framework that underpins trade unions, seeking views on several specific measures.
Consultation on the percentage replacement rate for those earning below the current rate of Statutory Sick Pay.
This Order extends the period for which the pilot scheme established under the Universal Credit (Work-Related Requirements) In Work Pilot Scheme and Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/89) (“the In Work Pilot Scheme Regulations”) has effect.
This Order extends the period for which the pilot scheme established under the Universal Credit (Work-Related Requirements) In Work Pilot Scheme and Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/89) (“the In Work Pilot Scheme Regulations”) has effect.
Regulations 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 amend respectively the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/1967), the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/207), the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/1792), the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 (S.I. …
These Regulations make amendments to the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/1792) (“the SPC Regulations”), the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/213) (“the Housing Benefit Regulations”), the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension …
Consultation on the percentage replacement rate for those earning below the current rate of Statutory Sick Pay.
The government is seeking views on strengthening remedies against abuse of rules on collective redundancy and fire and rehire.
The government is seeking views on the application of measures to tackle one-sided flexibility in zero hours contracts to agency workers.
We are consulting to modernise the legislative framework that underpins trade unions, seeking views on several specific measures.
Delivering the government's Plan to Make Work Pay.
The government is seeking views on strengthening remedies against abuse of rules on collective redundancy and fire and rehire.
The government is seeking views on the application of measures to tackle one-sided flexibility in zero hours contracts to agency workers.
We are consulting to modernise the legislative framework that underpins trade unions, seeking views on several specific measures.
Consultation on the percentage replacement rate for those earning below the current rate of Statutory Sick Pay.
Second Reading Mr Speaker: The reasoned amendment in the name of Kevin Hollinrake has been selected. 16:22:00 The Deputy Prime Minister (Angela Rayner): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I declare that I …
Regulation 2 of these Regulations amends—
Regulation 2 of these Regulations amends—
These Regulations amend the Social Security (Invalid Care Allowance) Regulations 1976, the Social Security (Attendance Allowance) Regulations 1991, the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991 and the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 2013 in relation
These Regulations amend the Social Security (Invalid Care Allowance) Regulations 1976 (S.I. 1976/409), the Social Security (Attendance Allowance) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2740), the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2890) and the Social Security (Personal I
These Regulations amend the Social Security (Invalid Care Allowance) Regulations 1976 (S.I. 1976/409), the Social Security (Attendance Allowance) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2740), the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2890) and the Social Security (Personal I
We are seeking views on reforms to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) and abolishing the legal framework for European Works Councils.
This Order adds Community Justice Scotland and the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland to the list of Scottish public authorities in Part 3 of schedule 19 of the Equality Act 2010 (“the Act”). The public authorities listed in schedule 19 …
These Regulations amend the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (“the principal Regulations”).
We are seeking views on reforms to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) and abolishing the legal framework for European Works Councils.
This Order, which extends to Great Britain only, preserves the existing protection for certain mixed-age couples (that is couples where one member has reached the qualifying age for state pension credit) when they are issued with a migration notice requiring …
This Order, which extends to Great Britain only, preserves the existing protection for certain mixed-age couples (that is couples where one member has reached the qualifying age for state pension credit) when they are issued with a migration notice requiring …
These Regulations make provision in relation to the abolition of tax credits for certain claimants who have reached the qualifying age for state pension credit (“the qualifying age”). They provide for claimants who are entitled to working tax credit to …
These Regulations amend regulation 99 of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/376), which sets out the circumstances in which work search and work availability requirements must not be imposed on a universal credit claimant. Regulation 2 amends paragraph (6) …
These Regulations amend regulation 99 of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/376), which sets out the circumstances in which work search and work availability requirements must not be imposed on a universal credit claimant. Regulation 2 amends paragraph (6) …
These Regulations bring into force section 1 of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 (c. 33) (“the Act”) on 6th April 2024. Section 1 is the only remaining provision of the Act to be commenced and it makes amendments …
These Regulations bring into force section 1 of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 (c. 33) (“the Act”) on 6th April 2024. Section 1 is the only remaining provision of the Act to be commenced and it makes amendments …
These Regulations revoke and re-enact the provisions of the Benefit Cap (Annual Limit) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 which would otherwise cease to have effect by virtue of Article 102(1A) of the Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015.
This instrument contains provisions necessary to give full effect to the 2024 benefits and pensions up-rating exercise.
These Regulations make amendments and modifications to various social security regulations.
Consultation on a draft statutory code of practice that sets out employers’ responsibilities when seeking to change employment terms and conditions.
This Order extends the period for which the pilot scheme established under the Universal Credit (Work-Related Requirements) In Work Pilot Scheme and Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/89) (“the In Work Pilot Scheme Regulations”) has effect.
This Order extends the period for which the pilot scheme established under the Universal Credit (Work-Related Requirements) In Work Pilot Scheme and Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/89) (“the In Work Pilot Scheme Regulations”) has effect.
We're seeking views on proposals to better support parents to balance work and family-life.
We are seeking views on removing regulation 7 of the Conduct Regulations.
We are seeking views on removing regulation 7 of the Conduct Regulations.
These Regulations reproduce the effects of retained EU law in relation to several aspects of the Equality Act 2010 (c. 15). They amend the Equality Act 2010 to ensure that current rights continue once the interpretive effects of EU law …
We're seeking views on how employment agencies handle payments in a bid to ensure that business has flexibility it needs while protecting workers' rights.
A Bill to regulate the use of minimum qualification or experience requirements in job applications; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to require employers to allow employees to take time off from work for appointments for fertility treatment; and for connected purposes.
First Reading 15:51:00 A Bill to make provision for the creation of a single status for workers by amending the meaning of “employee”, “worker”, “employer” and related expressions in the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, the Employment …
These Regulations codify, to a limited extent and in the particular context of occupational pension schemes, the effects of Article 157 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (“the right to equal pay”) and of the right …
These Regulations make further provision for transition to universal credit following the case of the Queen (on the application of) TP and AR (TP and AR No. 3) ([2022] EWHC 123 Admin), in which the court concluded that there was …
We are seeking views on removing regulation 7 of the Conduct Regulations.
A consultation seeking views on reforms to the working time regulations, holiday pay, and the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE).
We're seeking views on proposals to pro-rata holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers based on the annual hours they work.
There’s a new duty on employers to inform workers of their right to join a trade union. This consultation is about how it should work in practice.
Consideration of Lords amendments Clause 1 Liability of employer for harassment of employee by third parties 09:36:00 Wera Hobhouse (Bath) (LD): I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 1. Mr Deputy Speaker (Sir Roger Gale): With …
A Bill to regulate the use of minimum qualification or experience requirements in job applications; and for connected purposes.
Third Reading 15:21:00 Motion Moved by Baroness Burt of Solihull: That the Bill do now pass. Baroness Burt of Solihull (LD): My Lords, taking this Bill through your Lordships’ House has been somewhat of a challenge, but I am delighted …
Report 15:38:00 Report received.
A Bill to make provision in relation to the right of employees and other workers to request variations to particular terms and conditions of employment, including working hours, times and locations. Originated in the Commons.
Committee 13:19:00 Debate on whether Clause 1 should stand part of the Bill. Lord Hannan of Kingsclere (Con): My Lords, I rise to oppose Clause 1 standing part of this Bill. It is the first time I have ever done …
We're seeking views on ethnicity pay reporting by employers.
We're seeking views on ethnicity pay reporting by employers.
A consultation seeking views on reforms to the working time regulations, holiday pay, and the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE).
These Regulations require operators of most local bus and coach services to provide information to passengers about their journeys while they are on the vehicle. Although the Regulations come into force on 1st October 2023, they are subject to a …
These Regulations require operators of most local bus and coach services to provide information to passengers about their journeys while they are on the vehicle. Although the Regulations come into force on 1st October 2023, they are subject to a …
Order of Commitment 15:23:00 Moved by Baroness Taylor of Bolton: That the order of commitment be discharged. Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Lab): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble …
These Regulations amend Regulation (EC) No. 2195/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5th November 2002 on the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) by changing references to “handicapped” in the Regulation to “disabled”, as the current wording in …
These Regulations amend Regulation (EC) No. 2195/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5th November 2002 on the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) by changing references to “handicapped” in the Regulation to “disabled”, as the current wording in …
These Regulations amend the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/376) (“the UC Regulations”).
Second Reading 10:35:00 Moved by Baroness Taylor of Bolton: That the Bill be now read a second time. Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Lab): My Lords, this is a modest but quite significant Bill that will take us a step closer …
Third Reading 10:16:00 Lord Young of Cookham (Con): With the leave of the House and on behalf of my noble friend Lady Bertin, I beg to move that this Bill be now read a third time. Bill passed.
A Bill to make provision in relation to the right of employees and other workers to request variations to particular terms and conditions of employment, including working hours, times and locations. Originated in the Commons.
Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op): 16. Whether it remains her Department’s policy to bring forward an employment Bill. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Kevin Hollinrake): The best thing we can do to help people with employment …
A consultation seeking views on reforms to the working time regulations, holiday pay, and the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE).
We are seeking views on options to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment.
The government's new remit for the LPC to gather information on the National Living Wage rate and National Minimum Wage rates.
Consultation on a draft statutory code of practice that sets out employers’ responsibilities when seeking to change employment terms and conditions.
Order of Commitment 15:15:00 Moved by Baroness Bertin: That the order of commitment be discharged. Baroness Bertin (Con): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a …
These Regulations are made following a review under section 96A of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5) and amend the sums specified as the annual limit for the purposes of the benefit cap.
These Regulations are made following a review by the Secretary of State under section 96A of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), and amend the sums specified as the annual limit for the purposes of the benefit cap.
We're seeking views on proposals to pro-rata holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers based on the annual hours they work.
Second Reading 11:51:00 Moved by Baroness Bertin: That the Bill be now read a second time. Baroness Bertin (Con): I begin by thanking the honourable Member for Barnsley Central for all his hard work in taking this Bill through the …
Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee, considered. Third Reading 10:41:00 Yasmin Qureshi (Bolton South East) (Lab): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. I am delighted that we are here today to …
A Bill to make provision in relation to the right of employees and other workers to request variations to particular terms and conditions of employment, including working hours, times and locations.
This Order extends the period for which the pilot scheme established under the Universal Credit (Work-Related Requirements) In Work Pilot Scheme and Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/89) (“the In Work Pilot Scheme Regulations”) has effect.
This Order extends the period for which the pilot scheme established under the Universal Credit (Work-Related Requirements) In Work Pilot Scheme and Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/89) (“the In Work Pilot Scheme Regulations”) has effect.
First Reading 15:34:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
First Reading 15:33:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Consideration of Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee Clause 1 Liability of employer for harassment of employee by third parties Mr Deputy Speaker (Sir Roger Gale): Before we start, I remind Members of the difference between Report stage …
Consultation on a draft statutory code of practice that sets out employers’ responsibilities when seeking to change employment terms and conditions.
We're seeking views on proposals to pro-rata holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers based on the annual hours they work.
A Bill to make provision in relation to the right of employees and other workers to request variations to particular terms and conditions of employment, including working hours, times and locations.
A Bill to make provision about employment rights, including the right to request more predictable terms and conditions of work; to amend the definition of worker; and for connected purposes.
Second Reading 14:20:00 Nickie Aiken (Cities of London and Westminster) (Con): I beg to move, That the Bill be read a Second time. Fertility treatment affects hundreds of thousands of people from all ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds —infertility does not …
A Bill to require employers to allow employees to take time off from work for appointments for fertility treatment; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision for a new employee share ownership scheme allowing preferential access for lower income workers; to reduce the Share Incentive Plan holding period from five to three years; to
Second Reading 11:29:00 Yasmin Qureshi (Bolton South East) (Lab): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. It is a pleasure to introduce the Bill, having come ninth in the ballot. I must begin by …
A Bill to make provision in relation to the right of employees and other workers to request variations to particular terms and conditions of employment, including working hours, times and locations.
Second Reading 13:52:00 Wera Hobhouse (Bath) (LD): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I was very excited to be placed 15th out of 20 in the private Members’ Bills ballot earlier this year. …
Second Reading 09:50:00 Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central) (Lab): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I begin by acknowledging that the House was originally due consider the Bill on Friday 9 September. I was …
A Bill to regulate the use of minimum qualification or experience requirements in job applications; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to require employers to allow employees to take time off from work for appointments for fertility treatment; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision in relation to the right of employees and other workers to request variations to particular terms and conditions of employment, including working hours, times and locations.
These Regulations make amendments to the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (“the 2012 Regulations”).
A Bill to regulate the use of minimum qualification or experience requirements in job applications; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision about the rights of workers, including to negotiate pay and join trade unions and employee associations; to amend the definition of worker; to make provision about the employm
A Bill to make provision about employment security and the rights of workers; to amend the definition of worker; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to give employees who are unpaid carers the right to one week’s unpaid leave for caring purposes; and for connected purposes.
We're seeking views on how employment agencies handle payments in a bid to ensure that business has flexibility it needs while protecting workers' rights.
Question 15:29:00 Tabled by Lord Woodley: To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they intend to introduce the Employment Bill, announced in the Queen’s Speech in December 2019. Lord Hendy (Lab): My Lords, in the unavoidable absence overseas of my noble …
This Order is a further stage in the replacement of six existing benefits by universal credit.
This Order extends the period for which the pilot scheme established under the Universal Credit (Work-Related Requirements) In Work Pilot Scheme and Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/89) (“the In Work Pilot Scheme Regulations”) has effect.
We're seeking views on how employment agencies handle payments in a bid to ensure that business has flexibility it needs while protecting workers' rights.
Third Reading 10:05:00 Clause 1: Amendments to the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 Amendment Moved by : Clause 1, page 2, line 44, at end insert “and any such regulations must be made by statutory instrument which …
This is the sixteenth commencement order made under the Equality Act 2010 (‘the 2010 Act’).
Order of Commitment 11:50:00 Moved by Lord Hendy: That the order of commitment be discharged. Lord Hendy (Lab): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a …
Second Reading 10:06:00 Moved by Lord Hendy: That the Bill be now read a second time. Lord Hendy (Lab): My Lords, Covid-19 has highlighted many of the failings in the law of the workplace in the UK. Working people have …
A Bill to regulate the use of minimum qualification or experience requirements in job applications; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision about the rights of workers, including to negotiate pay and join trade unions and employee associations; to amend the definition of worker; to make provision about the employm
A Bill to make provision about employment security and the rights of workers; to amend the definition of worker; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to give employees who are unpaid carers the right to one week’s unpaid leave for caring purposes; and for connected purposes.
First Reading 13:17:00 A Bill to make provision for the creation of a single status for workers by amending the meaning of “employee”, “worker”, “employer” and related expressions in the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, the Employment …
We are seeking views on options to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment.
We are seeking views on options to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment.
This policy equality statement reflects our consideration of the ongoing public sector equality duty under Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the EU Settlement Scheme.
This Order makes amendments to the Equality Act 2010 (“the 2010 Act”) and the Climate Change (Duties of Public Bodies: Reporting Requirements) (Scotland) Order 2015 (“the 2015 Order”).
These Regulations make amendments to the Equality Act 2010 (“the 2010 Act”) and the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (“the 2012 Regulations”).
These Regulations amend regulation 27 of the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 2013 (“the PIP Regulations”).
This Order adds the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner to the list of Scottish public authorities in Part 3 of schedule 19 of the Equality Act 2010 (“the Act”). The public authorities listed in that Part are subject to the public sector …
These Regulations amend the Personal Independence Payment (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/387) (“the 2013 Regulations”). In particular, provision is made to insert a new regulation 18A. This makes provision for DLA entitled persons who are in receipt of a …
These Regulations set out the process by which a disabled person may carry out relevant adjustments to common parts of premises if the disabled person uses or intends to use the premises as their only or main home. These Regulations …
This Order extends the period for which the pilot scheme established under the Universal Credit (Work-Related Requirements) In Work Pilot Scheme and Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/89) (“the In Work Pilot Scheme Regulations”) has effect.
We're seeking views on proposals to better support parents to balance work and family-life.
We're seeking views on proposals to better support parents to balance work and family-life.
A Bill to amend the definitions of worker and self-employed person; and for connected purposes.
We're seeking views on ethnicity pay reporting by employers.
This plan sets out our vision for the future of the UK labour market.
A Bill to introduce more freedom, flexibility and opportunity for those seeking employment in the public and private sector; and for connected purposes.
A list of ministerial determinations relating to Universal Credit.
We're seeking views on ethnicity pay reporting by employers.
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to guarantee paid employment for six months for claimants of Jobseeker’s Allowance, or the jobseeker’s component of Universal Credit, who have been unemployed
A Bill to introduce more freedom, flexibility and opportunity for those seeking employment in the public and private sector; and for connected purposes.
The Government Response to the House of Lords Select Committee Report on the Equality Act 2010's impact on disabled people
Assesses the equality impacts of the policies contained in the Trade Union Bill for 9 protected groups set out in the Equality Act 2010.
The memorandum provides a preliminary assessment on the Equality Act 2010.
A list of regulations and statutory instruments relating to the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
A Bill to make provision for a statutory code of practice to clarify and simplify the law relating to protection against unfair dismissal of miscreant employees; and for connected purposes.
First Reading 15:07:00 A Bill to make provision to ensure that the terms and conditions of employment offered by employers do not put workers who are permanently domiciled in the United Kingdom at a disadvantage through offering any bonus or …
A Bill to introduce more freedom, flexibility and opportunity for those seeking employment in the public and private sectors; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision for universal credit and personal independence payment; to make other provision about social security and tax credits; to make provision about the functions of the registratio Originated in the Commons.
A Bill to make provision for universal credit and personal independence payment; to make other provision about social security and tax credits; to make provision about the functions of the registratio Originated in the Commons.
A Bill to establish a programme to provide training and employment opportunities for unemployed young people between the ages of 16 and 25; to establish a comprehensive careers guidance service for yo
Second Reading Sir Peter Bottomley (Worthing West) (Con): On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Would it be open to my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch (Mr Chope) to move the Bill formally? Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay …
A Bill to introduce more freedom, flexibility and opportunity for those seeking employment in the public and private sectors; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision for universal credit and personal independence payment; to make other provision about social security and tax credits; to make provision about the functions of the registratio
A Bill to make provision for universal credit and personal independence payment; to make other provision about social security and tax credits; to make provision about the functions of the registratio
A Bill to make provision for universal credit and personal independence payment; to make other provision about social security and tax credits; to make provision about the functions of the registratio
A Bill to make provision for universal credit and personal independence payment; to make other provision about social security and tax credits; to make provision about the functions of the registratio
A Bill to make provision for universal credit and personal independence payment; to make other provision about social security and tax credits; to make provision about the functions of the registratio
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 im
A Bill to introduce more freedom, flexibility and opportunity for those seeking employment in the public and private sectors; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to introduce more freedom, flexibility and opportunity for those seeking employment in the public and private sectors.
Make provision about social security; to amend the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Commons.
Make provision about social security; to amend the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Commons.
Make provision about social security; to amend the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979; and for connected purposes.
Make provision about social security; to amend the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979; and for connected purposes.
Make provision about social security; to amend the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979; and for connected purposes.
Make provision about social security; to amend the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979; and for connected purposes.
Make provision about social security; to amend the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979; and for connected purposes.