Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill [HL] 2023-24


amend the law relating to workplace information and consultation, employment protection and trade union rights to provide safeguards for workers against dismissal and re-engagement on inferior terms and conditions; and for connected purposes.

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

What is this Bill?

The Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill [HL] is a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Lord Woodley.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

Yes. This Bill was introduced on 21 November 2023 and is currently before Parliament.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Lord Woodley), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.

So is this going to become a law?

Lords PMBs are extremely unlikely to become law. Unless the Bill receives unanimous support from MPs and can pass 2nd Reading in the Commons without debate, it will not proceed further in the Bill process.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

Official Bill Page Initial Briefing papers Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates

Next Event: Friday 10th May 2024 - 3rd reading

Last Event: Monday 22nd April 2024 - Order of Commitment discharged: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)

Bill Progession through Parliament

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