Bullying and Respect at Work Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 30 April 2026

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Long title

A Bill to provide for a statutory definition of bullying at work; to make provision relating to bullying at work, including to enable claims relating to workplace bullying to be considered by an employment tribunal; to provide for a Respect at Work Code to set minimum standards for positive and respectful work environments; to give powers to the Equalities and Human Rights Commission to investigate workplaces and organisations where there is evidence of a culture of, or multiple incidents of, bullying and to take enforcement action; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    21 October 2024 – 21 October 2024

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    24 April 2026 – 24 April 2026

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3807.