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Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023
Summary
This Act stops employers from firing or making pregnant women or parents on family leave redundant without very strong business reasons. It gives extra legal protection to pregnant employees and those taking maternity, paternity, or parental leave so they can't be targeted for redundancy during these vulnerable times.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means protecting pregnant women and parents on family leave from losing their jobs unfairly. It helps working parents feel secure knowing they won't be made redundant just because they're pregnant or taking time off to care for a new baby or young child.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some business owners worry this Act makes it harder to manage their workforce efficiently, especially in small companies. They might be concerned about increased costs or difficulty restructuring their business if they can't make redundancies during pregnancy or family leave periods.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading15 Jun 2022
- 2nd reading21 Oct 2022
- Committee stage2 Nov 2022
- 3rd reading3 Feb 2023
Lords
- 1st reading6 Feb 2023
- 2nd reading3 Mar 2023
- 3rd reading19 May 2023
Royal Assent24 May 2023
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