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Making Work Pay Employment Reforms

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.


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2026

54 events
9 Apr 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2026

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

9 Apr 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2026

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

8 Apr 2026 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked

Make Work Pay: trade union right of access — outcome published

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.

2 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

Unpaid internships

UIN: HLWS1374 My hon Friend the Minister for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection (Kate Dearden MP) has today made the following statement.The Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay is a core part of our mission to grow the economy, raise …

2 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

Unpaid internships

UIN: HCWS1371 The Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay is a core part of our mission to grow the economy, raise living standards across the country, and create opportunities for all. This will help tackle low pay, poor working conditions, …

26 Feb 2026 | Consultation (open) Department for Business and Trade linked

Make Work Pay: threshold for triggering collective redundancy obligations — consultation opened

We are seeking views on the level and methods by which the new organisation-wide threshold for triggering collective redundancy obligations might be set.

2025

88 events
18 Dec 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked

Make Work Pay: trade union right of access — consultation closed

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.

1 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

An update on the Employment Rights Bill

UIN: HLWS1114 My hon Friend the Minister for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection (Kate Dearden MP) has today made the following statement.The Government convened a series of constructive conversations between trade unions and business representatives. On the basi...

1 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

An update on the Employment Rights Bill

UIN: HCWS1115 The Government convened a series of constructive conversations between trade unions and business representatives. On the basis of the outcome of these discussions, the Government will now move forward on the issue of unfair dismissal protections in the …

5 Nov 2025 | Announcement Department for Work and Pensions linked

Government response to Keep Britain Working Review

UIN: HLWS1018 My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP) has made the following Written Statement.I am pleased to make a statement today, jointly with the Business and Trade Secretary, …

23 Oct 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked

Make Work Pay: trade union right of access — consultation opened

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.

23 Oct 2025 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

Employment Rights Bill: October Consultation

UIN: HLWS986 My Hon Friend the Minister for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection (Kate Dearden MP) has today made the following statement.This Government’s top priority is to grow the economy and improve living standards. We are clear that you cannot …

4 Mar 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked

Making Work Pay: collective redundancy and fire and rehire — outcome published

The government is seeking views on strengthening remedies against abuse of rules on collective redundancy and fire and rehire.

4 Mar 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked

Making Work Pay: the application of zero hours contracts measures to agency workers — outcome published

The government is seeking views on the application of measures to tackle one-sided flexibility in zero hours contracts to agency workers.

2024

44 events
2 Dec 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked

Making Work Pay: collective redundancy and fire and rehire — consultation closed

The government is seeking views on strengthening remedies against abuse of rules on collective redundancy and fire and rehire.

2 Dec 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked

Making Work Pay: the application of zero hours contracts measures to agency workers — consultation closed

The government is seeking views on the application of measures to tackle one-sided flexibility in zero hours contracts to agency workers.

26 Nov 2024 | Announcement Department for Work and Pensions linked

Get Britain Working White Paper

UIN: HCWS252 Today, the Government has published the Get Britain Working White Paper – bringing forward the biggest reforms to employment support in a generation and turning a department of welfare into a genuine department for work. This takes the …

26 Nov 2024 | Announcement Department for Work and Pensions linked

'Get Britain Working' White Paper

UIN: HLWS249 My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (The Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP) has made the following Written Statement:Today, the Government has published the Get Britain Working White Paper – bringing forward the …

21 Oct 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked

Making Work Pay: collective redundancy and fire and rehire — consultation opened

The government is seeking views on strengthening remedies against abuse of rules on collective redundancy and fire and rehire.

21 Oct 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked

Making Work Pay: the application of zero hours contracts measures to agency workers — consultation opened

The government is seeking views on the application of measures to tackle one-sided flexibility in zero hours contracts to agency workers.

21 Oct 2024 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

Making Work Pay: Consultation Package

UIN: HCWS146 The Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay is a core part of our mission to grow the economy, raise living standards across the country and create opportunities for all. It will tackle the low pay, poor working conditions …

21 Oct 2024 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

Making Work Pay: Consultation Package

UIN: HLWS144 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Jonathan Reynolds MP) has today made the following statement.The Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay is a core part of our mission to grow the economy, …

12 Sep 2024 | Statutory Instrument Scottish Government linked

The Social Security (Genuine and Sufficient Link to the United Kingdom) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024

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

19 Feb 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Draft statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement — outcome published

Consultation on a draft statutory code of practice that sets out employers’ responsibilities when seeking to change employment terms and conditions.

2023

50 events
14 Dec 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Payment handling by employment agencies in the entertainment, sport and modelling sectors — outcome published

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.

6 Dec 2023 | Bill stage linked

Status of Workers Bill [HL]

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 …

8 Nov 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers — outcome published

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.

18 May 2023 | Bill stage linked

Employment Bill

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 …

12 May 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Measures to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment — outcome published

We are seeking views on options to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment.

18 Apr 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Draft statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement — consultation closed

Consultation on a draft statutory code of practice that sets out employers’ responsibilities when seeking to change employment terms and conditions.

9 Mar 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers — consultation closed

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.

24 Jan 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Draft statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement — consultation opened

Consultation on a draft statutory code of practice that sets out employers’ responsibilities when seeking to change employment terms and conditions.

12 Jan 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers — consultation opened

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.

2022

23 events
25 Nov 2022 | Bill stage linked

Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill

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 …

20 Apr 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Payment handling by employment agencies in the entertainment, sport and modelling sectors — consultation closed

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.

6 Apr 2022 | Bill stage linked

Employment Bill

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 …

9 Feb 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Payment handling by employment agencies in the entertainment, sport and modelling sectors — consultation opened

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.

28 Jan 2022 | Bill stage linked

Status of Workers Bill [HL]

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 …

2021

12 events
10 Nov 2021 | Bill stage linked

Status of Workers Bill [HL]

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 …

10 Sep 2021 | Bill stage linked

Status of Workers Bill [HL]

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 …

21 Jun 2021 | Bill introduced linked

Employment Bill — First reading

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

26 May 2021 | Bill stage linked

Status of Workers Bill [HL]

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 …

26 Feb 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Measures to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment — consultation closed

We are seeking views on options to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment.

2020

9 events
4 Dec 2020 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Measures to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment — consultation opened

We are seeking views on options to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment.

2019

4 events

2018

5 events

2017

1 event

2016

1 event

2015

3 events

2014

4 events
10 Jun 2014 | Bill stage linked

Employment Practices Bill [HL]

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 …

2013

1 event

2012

39 events
8 Mar 2012 | Royal Assent Department for Work and Pensions linked

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Royal Assent

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.

2011

209 events
13 Sep 2011 | Lords stages Department for Work and Pensions linked

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Lords stages

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.

17 Jun 2011 | Bill stage linked

Employment Opportunities Bill

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 …

15 Jun 2011 | Third reading Department for Work and Pensions linked

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Third reading

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

13 Jun 2011 | Report stage Department for Work and Pensions linked

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Report stage

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

9 Mar 2011 | Second reading Department for Work and Pensions linked

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Second reading

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

16 Feb 2011 | Bill introduced Department for Work and Pensions linked

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — First reading

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

2010

2 events

2009

2 events

2007

4 events

2006

3 events