Bill · started in the Commons
Employment Opportunities Bill
A Bill to introduce more freedom, flexibility and opportunity for those seeking employment in the public and private sectors.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Employment Opportunities Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 February 2009 by Mr Christopher Chope (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
What the bill does
<p>The Bill would:</p><ul><li>create a general right to employment, subject to specified exceptions for foreign visitors and foreign nationals who have been refused entry into the UK or given the right to remain </li><li>allow individual employees to opt out of the requirements of national minimum wage legislation</li><li>include protection for those who refuse to work for pay below the national minimum wage.</li></ul>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 10 Feb 2009
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 9 Nov 2009.