UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3516
Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to protect workers from being dismissed and then rehired on worse conditions, particularly those involved in trade union activities. It stops employers from using dismissal and reengagement as a way to reduce pay, change contracts, or weaken workers' rights.
Presented by Lord Woodley.
PrivateLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote439 MPs
43% Ayes · 18857% Noes · 251
The democratic gap
57% , a wide gap
Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.
Bill passage
Lords
- 1st reading21 Nov 2023
- 2nd reading1 Mar 2024
- 3rd reading10 May 2024