Private Members’ Bill (“PMBs”) are public bills which aim to change the law. They are introduced by a Member of Parliament or Lord who is not a government minister. Whilst a minority of PMBs become law, by creating publicity and highlighting an issue they often can affect legislation indirectly. David Leach, Christian Grierson and Hannah Peto look at the latest Bills.
There are currently several PMBs at varying stages in the House of Commons and House of Lords that may impact employment law. In this article we explain the key elements of these PMBs, what stage they are at, and who is sponsoring them.
This is an interesting time for HR Professionals and Employment Lawyers as we will be seeing some changes in employment rights coming soon. Below is a list of PMBs that are currently progressing through the Houses of Parliament. Some of these have now received Royal Assent and we are awaiting secondary legislation to properly set out how these new rights will operate.
Carer’s Leave Act: to make unpaid leave provisions for employees with caring responsibilities.
The Act is sponsored by Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat) and Lord Fox (Liberal Democrat).
The Act amends/inserts new provisions into the Employment Rights Act 1996, providing powers to make regulations that create an entitlement for employees to take Carer’s Leave. Leave will be available to employees who meet eligibility conditions, and no length of service...
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