Employment
Employment news from UK Parliament.
‘A public services workforce fit for the future’ – peers launch new inquiry
New 'Designing a public services workforce fit for future' inquiry launched.
24 January 2022
Urgent action needed to tackle and prevent youth unemployment
House of Lords Youth Unemployment Committee publishes its report 'Skills for every young person'.
26 November 2021
Disability employment gap: Work and Pensions Committee publishes Government response to report
The government responds to the Disability employment gap report
22 November 2021
Lords debates ethnic pay gap reporting
In Black History Month, find out about current work by Black members highlighting issues affecting Black and ethnic minority communities
26 October 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Members discuss proposed laws on employment rights for workers, state school assemblies and entry into the UK for refugee family members. Learn more
13 September 2021
Unacceptable employment barriers faced by disabled people need radical overhaul
Committee publishes report on Disability employment gap
29 July 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Members debate student exchange, cadet forces, human rights and elections in Belarus. Catch up
22 July 2021
Government must act now to avoid exclusions from future world of work, MPs say
Committee publishes report on DWP’s preparations for changes in the world of work
29 June 2021
Lords debates UK tourism
Members discuss recovery of UK tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
25 June 2021
COVID-19 and employment in towns and cities
On Tuesday 29 June, the COVID-19 Committee explores the long-term impact of the pandemic on employment in towns and cities.
24 June 2021
Lords debates levelling up of opportunities for children
Members debate the education and health of children of the UK affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Catch up
18 June 2021
MPs debate petitions on the protection of retail workers
On Monday 7 June, MPs will debate petitions relating to the protection of retail workers.
03 June 2021
Employment Bill: Committees call on Government to bring forward workers’ rights plans
The Work and Pensions and BEIS committees have published correspondence calling on the Government to bring forward the Employment Bill to tackle insecure work.
27 May 2021
Impact of pandemic on parents’ employment considered by Committee
COVID-19 Committee takes evidence at 9.45am on Tuesday 25 May
19 May 2021
Boohoo considering EAC recommendation to align bonuses with ESG improvements
Boohoo is looking into whether it can link senior executive remuneration incentives to Environmental Social and Governance improvements.
24 April 2021