Employment Opportunities Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to introduce more freedom, flexibility and opportunity for those seeking employment in the public and private sectors.
Summary
<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 February 2009 – 10 February 2009
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 445.