Petition
Allow workers use mobile phones in the workplace as translation application
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
We hope that this revision will help employers communicate effectively with workers of different races.
The reason is that not every worker is proficient in English. If we can allow employers and workers to use mobile phone translators to communicate when necessary, the work will become more efficient and complete and reduce Misunderstand
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
Decisions about phone usage by employees are a matter for individual workplaces, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Decisions about phone usage by employees are a matter for individual workplaces, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 16 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
27 Mar 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.