Employment Rights Act 2025

UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3737
Employment Rights Act 2025
[As Introduced]
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A Bill to make provision to amend the law relating to employment rights; to make provision about procedure for handling redundancies; to make provision about the treatment of workers involved in the supply of services under certain public contracts; to provide for duties to be imposed on employers in relation to equality; to amend the definition of “employment business” in the Employment Agencies Act 1973; to provide for the establishment of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body and the Social Care Negotiating Bodies; to amend the Seafarers’ Wages Act 2023; to make provision for the implementation of international agreements relating to maritime employment; to make provision about trade unions, industrial action, employers’ associations and the functions of the Certification Officer; to make provision about the enforcement of legislation relating to the labour market; and for connected purposes.
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Presented by Jonathan Reynolds
supported by Baroness Lloyd of Effra.
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Open Govt visitors' votes598 votes

42% Aye · 25258% No · 346

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MPs' vote433 MPs

77% Ayes · 33323% Noes · 100

Commons division: Employment Rights Bill: Third Reading, 12 March 2025

Gap between site voters and MPs

35 percentage points, a wide gap

Outcome mismatch: site voters would block this bill, but MPs passed it in this division.

How the Lords voted

36 formal votes in the House of Lords on this bill, newest first.

These are the occasions when peers formally divided and every vote was recorded. Most decisions in the Lords, including on many amendments, are agreed without a recorded vote, so they do not appear here.

10 December 2025Government won
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved Motion E1, as an amendment to Motion E, leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 62, and do disagree with the Commons in their Amendment 62E in lieu of Lords Amendment 62.”
Peers' vote442 peers
Content · 219Not content · 223
Conservative 194 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 144 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 50 not content · Crossbench 13 content, 20 not content · Non-affiliated 6 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Bishops 0 content, 2 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 2 not content
10 December 2025Government defeated
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved Motion B1, as an amendment to Motion B, at end insert “and do propose Amendment 120N as an amendment to Commons Amendment 120G and Amendments 120P to 120S as amendments to Commons Amendment 120H, 120N_ Leave out subsection (3) and insert, “(3) In section 124 (limit of compensatory award etc.), after subsection (5), insert, “(6) The Secretary of State must, within three months of the day on which the Employment Rights Act 2025 is passed, conduct a review of the limit imposed by this section on the amount of the compensation awarded or compensatory award made. (7) A review under subsection (6) must include a consultation with, (a) employers’ organisations, (b) trade unions, (c) organisations representing employment law practitioners, and (d) such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”” 120P Leave out sub-paragraphs 1(4) to (6) 120Q In sub-paragraph 1(8), leave out paragraph (a) 120R Leave out sub-paragraphs 1(9) and (10) 120S Leave out paragraphs 2 to 5”
Peers' vote464 peers
Content · 244Not content · 220
Conservative 202 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 144 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 52 not content · Crossbench 26 content, 18 not content · Non-affiliated 9 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Bishops 1 content, 1 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content
17 November 2025Government defeated
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved Motion F1, as an amendment to Motion F, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 62, and do disagree with the Commons in their Amendment 62C.”
Peers' vote445 peers
Content · 295Not content · 150
Conservative 199 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 134 not content · Liberal Democrat 59 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 18 content, 9 not content · Non-affiliated 12 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 2 not content
17 November 2025Government defeated
Lord Burns moved Motion E1, as an amendment to Motion E, to leave out from “disagreed” to end and insert “do disagree with the Commons in their Amendment 72C in lieu of Lords Amendments 61 and 72; and do propose Amendments 72D to 72H in lieu, 72D Clause 59, page 86, line 24, leave out from “fund),” to end of line 25, and insert, “for subsection (1)(ca)(i), substitute “a requirement for the person to make a choice (without which the application to join the union cannot be processed) between being a contributor to the fund or not being a contributor to the fund, and”” 72E Clause 59, page 86, leave out from beginning of line 28 to end of line 9 on page 88, and insert, “84 Contributions to political fund from union members (1) It is unlawful to require a member of a trade union to make a contribution to the political fund of a trade union if the member has not chosen to become a contributor. (2) For the purposes of this Act, a member of a trade union is deemed to have chosen to become a contributor to the political fund of the union if they, (a) are an existing contributor to the political fund immediately before the date on which section 59 of the Employment Rights Act 2025 comes into force, (b) have chosen to be a contributor under the provisions of section 82(1)(ca)(i) or subsection (5), or (c) have chosen to become a contributor at a later date by submitting a political fund contribution change form under subsection (8). (3) A trade union must give a political fund contribution consent form to each member of the union within the period of eight weeks beginning with the day after the day on which a political resolution is passed by the members of the union under section 73. (4) A “political fund contribution consent form” is a form which requires the person to make a choice between being a contributor to the fund or not being a contributor to the fund. (5) Any member who is issued with a political fund contribution consent form under subsection (3) shall only be deemed to be a contributor if they have returned the form indicating that they wish to be a contributor. (6) A member of a trade union may change their choice about whether to contribute to the political fund at any time. (7) A member of a trade union may change their choice about whether to contribute to the political fund by completing a political fund contribution change form provided by their union and, (a) delivering it (either personally or by an authorised agent or by post) at the head office or a branch office of the union; (b) sending it by email to an address that the union has told its members can be used for sending such notices; (c) completing an electronic form provided by the union, and sending it to the union by electronic means in accordance with instructions given by the union; (d) by such other electronic means as may be prescribed. (8) A political fund contribution change form takes effect at the end of the period of one month beginning with the day on which it is given. 84A Information to members about changing their choice on contributing to political fund (1) A trade union must give a political fund contribution change notice to each member of the union within the period of eight weeks beginning with the end of, (a) the period of one year beginning with the day on which a political resolution is passed, and (b) each successive year, unless during that previous year the political resolution is rescinded or otherwise ceases to have effect. (2) A “political fund contribution change notice” is a notice stating that, (a) each member of the union has the right to change whether they are a contributor to the political fund of the union, and (b) a member may exercise that right by completing a political fund contribution change form under section 84. (3) A political fund contribution change notice must be given in accordance with rules of the union approved for the purpose by the Certification Officer. (4) In deciding whether to approve those rules, the Certification Officer must have regard in each case to the existing practice and character of the union.” 72F_ Clause 59, page 88, line 25, leave out subsections (4) and (5) and insert, “(4) The amendments made by subsection (3) apply only after the end of the transition period. (5) In subsection (4) “the transition period” means a period of not less than 12 months, starting on the day on which this section comes into force, specified by the Secretary of State in regulations made by statutory instrument. (5A) Before making regulations under subsection (5) the Secretary of State must consult, (a) the Certification Officer, and (b) all trade unions that have a political fund. (5B) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (5) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.” 72G Clause 59, page 89, line 2, leave out “84(1)” and insert “84(2)” 72H Clause 59, page 89, line 6, leave out paragraph (b).
Peers' vote437 peers
Content · 302Not content · 135
Conservative 196 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 127 not content · Liberal Democrat 60 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 26 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 13 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
17 November 2025Government defeated
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved Motion C1, as an amendment to Motion C, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 48B.”
Peers' vote455 peers
Content · 298Not content · 157
Conservative 199 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 141 not content · Liberal Democrat 61 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 20 content, 7 not content · Non-affiliated 13 content, 5 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 2 not content

Show 31 earlier Lords votes

17 November 2025Government defeated
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved Motion B1, as an amendment to Motion B, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendments 23 and 106 to 120, and do disagree with the Commons in their Amendments 120C, 120D and 120E.”
Peers' vote459 peers
Content · 309Not content · 150
Conservative 200 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 135 not content · Liberal Democrat 58 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 33 content, 6 not content · Non-affiliated 13 content, 4 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 2 not content · Bishops 0 content, 1 not content
17 November 2025Government defeated
Lord Fox moved Motion A1, as an amendment to Motion A, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 1B.”
Peers' vote443 peers
Content · 296Not content · 147
Conservative 194 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 133 not content · Liberal Democrat 53 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 35 content, 9 not content · Non-affiliated 10 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 1 not content · Green Party 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 2 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
28 October 2025Government won
Baroness Barran moved Motion N1, as an amendment to Motion N, at end to insert “, and do propose Amendment 121B in lieu, 121B Schedule 4, page 195, line 18, at end insert, “(3) The SSSNB must not restrict employers from introducing terms and conditions of employment beyond the national framework, provided that such terms in aggregate meet or exceed any minimum standards set by the SSSNB and are designed to, (a) improve the skill levels of staff, (b) ensure that staff can meet the needs of children, (c) raise standards of support for children, or (d) improve recruitment and retention of support staff. (4) In determining whether the terms meet or exceed any minimum standards, none of the following conditions may be considered as breaching the minimum standards, (a) CPD and professional development requirements; (b) promotion dependent on securing particular qualifications; (c) working patterns that have pay consequences; (d) role-specific responsibilities including requirements to work with other employees in other schools or locations. (5) The Secretary of State may, by regulations, add to the list in subsection (4).”
Peers' vote379 peers
Content · 184Not content · 195
Conservative 155 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 136 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 52 not content · Crossbench 18 content, 3 not content · Non-affiliated 6 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
28 October 2025Government defeated
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved Motion M1, as an amendment to Motion M, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 62.”
Peers' vote383 peers
Content · 240Not content · 143
Conservative 158 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 135 not content · Liberal Democrat 50 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 21 content, 5 not content · Non-affiliated 6 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
28 October 2025Government defeated
Lord Burns moved Motion L1, as an amendment to Motion L, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendments 61 and 72.”
Peers' vote391 peers
Content · 249Not content · 142
Conservative 156 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 133 not content · Liberal Democrat 52 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 27 content, 6 not content · Non-affiliated 9 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
28 October 2025Government defeated
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved Motion H1, as an amendment to Motion H, at end to insert “, and do propose Amendment 48B in lieu, 48B After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause, “Definition of seasonal work (1) In making regulations under Part 1 of this Act, the Secretary of State must have regard to the specific characteristics and requirements of seasonal work as defined in subsection (2). (2) “Seasonal work” means work that, (a) is performed during a particular period or periods of the year, (b) recurs substantially in the same periods each year, (c) is directly linked to a predictable and temporary increase in demand for labour during those periods, (d) is carried out in one or more of the following sectors, (i) agriculture and horticulture, (ii) the creative industries, including theatre and live performance, (iii) retail (iv) hospitality, (v) tourism, leisure and events, and (vi) construction and landscaping, and (e) is entered into for a fixed duration not exceeding 26 weeks to meet the temporary demand. (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument add further sectors to the list in subsection (2)(d), provided that work in those sectors meets the criteria outlined in subsection (2)(a) to (2)(c). (4) Regulations under subsection (3) are subject to the affirmative procedure.”
Peers' vote420 peers
Content · 267Not content · 153
Conservative 174 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 146 not content · Liberal Democrat 54 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 27 content, 5 not content · Non-affiliated 9 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
28 October 2025Government defeated
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved Motion E1, as an amendment to Motion E, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendments 23 and 106 to 120, and do disagree with the Commons in their Amendment 106A.
Peers' vote454 peers
Content · 301Not content · 153
Conservative 189 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 144 not content · Liberal Democrat 56 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 41 content, 4 not content · Non-affiliated 12 content, 3 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
28 October 2025Government defeated
Lord Fox moved Motion A1, as an amendment to Motion A, at end to insert “, and do propose Amendment 1B in lieu, 1B Clause 1, page 2, line 14, at end insert, “(1A) From the date on which this section comes into force, after the end of each reference period the employer must send the worker a written notice explaining their right to receive a guaranteed hours offer under subsection (1) and giving them the opportunity to decline such an offer. (1B) If the worker does not respond to the notice, or responds to confirm that they wish to receive an offer, the employer must make a guaranteed hours offer under subsection (1). (1C) A worker who is sent a notice under subsection (1A) may at any time ask not to receive any further notices or offers, after which the employer must not send further notices or make offers under this section. (1D) A worker who has asked not to receive notices or offers under subsection (1C) may notify the employer that they wish to start receiving notices and offers again after the end of the next reference period, after which the employer must act in accordance with subsections (1A) and (1B).”
Peers' vote461 peers
Content · 302Not content · 159
Conservative 190 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 144 not content · Liberal Democrat 57 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 36 content, 12 not content · Non-affiliated 14 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
23 July 2025Government won
Lord Carter of Haslemere moved amendment 154, to leave out clause 113.
Peers' vote212 peers
Content · 85Not content · 127
Labour 0 content, 113 not content · Conservative 73 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 12 not content · Crossbench 10 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Non-affiliated 1 content, 0 not content
23 July 2025Government won
Lord Leigh of Hurley moved amendment 152A, to leave out clause 77.
Peers' vote360 peers
Content · 171Not content · 189
Conservative 149 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 130 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 48 not content · Crossbench 9 content, 8 not content · Non-affiliated 10 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
23 July 2025Government won
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved amendment 149A, to leave out clause 72.
Peers' vote396 peers
Content · 198Not content · 198
Conservative 172 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 131 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 53 not content · Crossbench 11 content, 10 not content · Non-affiliated 8 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
23 July 2025Government defeated
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved amendment 148, in clause 65, page 96, line 23, to leave out subsection (2).
Peers' vote409 peers
Content · 271Not content · 138
Conservative 174 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 132 not content · Liberal Democrat 53 content, 1 not content · Crossbench 27 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 9 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Bishops 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
23 July 2025Government defeated
Lord Burns moved amendment 147, to leave out clause 59.
Peers' vote433 peers
Content · 290Not content · 143
Conservative 182 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 137 not content · Liberal Democrat 54 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 33 content, 4 not content · Non-affiliated 11 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 2 content, 0 not content · Bishops 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
21 July 2025Government won
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved amendment 135, in Schedule 6, page 227, line 12, to leave out sub-paragraphs (3) and (4).
Peers' vote222 peers
Content · 92Not content · 130
Labour 0 content, 126 not content · Conservative 76 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 9 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 3 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 2 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
21 July 2025Government won
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved amendment 129, in clause 56, page 76, line 35, at end to insert, “(c) may not be made if the employer in question is a small or medium-sized enterprise.”
Peers' vote246 peers
Content · 106Not content · 140
Labour 0 content, 136 not content · Conservative 93 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 6 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 1 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
21 July 2025Government defeated
Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay moved amendment 126, after clause 54, to insert the new clause Chapter 4, Industrial Undertakings, Restriction on the employment of children in industrial undertakings.
Peers' vote359 peers
Content · 216Not content · 143
Conservative 161 content, 0 not content · Labour 2 content, 139 not content · Liberal Democrat 21 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 18 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 5 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 2 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content
21 July 2025Government defeated
Baroness Barran moved amendment 111B, in Schedule 4, page 201, line 18, at end to insert, “(3) The SSSNB must not restrict employers from introducing innovative or improved terms and conditions of employment beyond the national framework, provided that such terms meet or exceed any minimum standards set by the SSSNB.”
Peers' vote428 peers
Content · 266Not content · 162
Conservative 192 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 147 not content · Liberal Democrat 39 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 24 content, 11 not content · Non-affiliated 5 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
16 July 2025Government won
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved amendment 107, after clause 26, to insert the new clause Exemptions for individuals employed by a farm business.
Peers' vote303 peers
Content · 148Not content · 155
Conservative 136 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 120 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 34 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Non-affiliated 1 content, 0 not content
16 July 2025Government defeated
Lord Leigh of Hurley moved amendment 106, after clause 26, to insert the new clause Consultation on Part 1.
Peers' vote303 peers
Content · 180Not content · 123
Conservative 134 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 122 not content · Liberal Democrat 34 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Non-affiliated 1 content, 0 not content
16 July 2025Government defeated
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved amendment 105, after clause 26, to insert the new clause Definition of seasonal work.
Peers' vote307 peers
Content · 184Not content · 123
Conservative 135 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 121 not content · Liberal Democrat 36 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 3 content, 1 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
16 July 2025Government won
Lord Palmer of Childs Hill moved amendment 104, after clause 26, to insert the new clause Statutory carer’s leave pay.
Peers' vote168 peers
Content · 47Not content · 121
Labour 0 content, 119 not content · Liberal Democrat 38 content, 0 not content · Conservative 3 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 1 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content
16 July 2025Government won
Baroness Penn moved amendment 100, after clause 26, to insert the new clause Statutory parental leave: length and pay.
Peers' vote255 peers
Content · 124Not content · 131
Labour 0 content, 127 not content · Conservative 61 content, 1 not content · Liberal Democrat 41 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 11 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Green Party 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 2 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
16 July 2025Government defeated
Lord Palmer of Childs Hill moved amendment 98, after clause 26, to insert the new clause Right to be accompanied by a certified professional companion.
Peers' vote340 peers
Content · 202Not content · 138
Conservative 140 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 132 not content · Liberal Democrat 43 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 6 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content · Plaid Cymru 2 content, 0 not content
16 July 2025Government won
Baroness Grey-Thompson moved amendment 97, after clause 26, to insert the new clause Serious childhood illness pay and leave.
Peers' vote236 peers
Content · 100Not content · 136
Labour 0 content, 133 not content · Liberal Democrat 43 content, 0 not content · Conservative 31 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 15 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Green Party 2 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 2 content, 0 not content
16 July 2025Government defeated
Baroness Kramer moved amendment 96, after clause 26, to insert the new clause Regulations to protect whistleblowers.
Peers' vote398 peers
Content · 248Not content · 150
Conservative 178 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 145 not content · Liberal Democrat 40 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 14 content, 4 not content · Non-affiliated 5 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content
16 July 2025Government defeated
Lord Sharpe of Epsom moved amendment 49, to leave out clause 23 and insert the new clause Right not to be unfairly dismissed: reduction of qualifying period and introduction of initial period of employment.
Peers' vote464 peers
Content · 304Not content · 160
Conservative 197 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 152 not content · Liberal Democrat 54 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 36 content, 5 not content · Non-affiliated 9 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 2 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Bishops 1 content, 0 not content
14 July 2025Government won
Lord Young of Acton moved amendment 43, in clause 20, page 43, line 24, at end to insert, “(1D) Subsection (1A) does not apply to indirect harassment, so employers only have to protect their employees from non-sexual harassment by third parties that is directed at them.”
Peers' vote352 peers
Content · 161Not content · 191
Conservative 143 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 138 not content · Liberal Democrat 1 content, 38 not content · Crossbench 7 content, 11 not content · Non-affiliated 5 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Bishops 0 content, 1 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
14 July 2025Government defeated
Lord Hogan-Howe moved amendment 42, after clause 18, to insert the new clause Special constables: right to time off for public duties.
Peers' vote369 peers
Content · 232Not content · 137
Conservative 149 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 132 not content · Liberal Democrat 45 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 28 content, 3 not content · Non-affiliated 7 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
14 July 2025Government won
Lord Palmer of Childs Hill moved amendment 31, after clause 17, to insert the new clause Kinship care leave.
Peers' vote235 peers
Content · 65Not content · 170
Labour 0 content, 144 not content · Liberal Democrat 51 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 6 content, 17 not content · Conservative 1 content, 6 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 1 content, 3 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
14 July 2025Government defeated
Lord Goddard of Stockport moved amendment 10, clause 3, page 23, line 44, at end to insert, “(5A) Where notice of cancellation has been given in advance of the short notice period as defined by subsection (6), the employer is not required to make payment under subsection (1).”
Peers' vote420 peers
Content · 267Not content · 153
Conservative 174 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 142 not content · Liberal Democrat 54 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 25 content, 5 not content · Non-affiliated 8 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Bishops 0 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
14 July 2025Government defeated
Lord Goddard of Stockport moved amendment 1, in clause 1, page 2, line 9, at beginning to insert “If requested by an employee,”.
Peers' vote422 peers
Content · 264Not content · 158
Conservative 172 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 141 not content · Liberal Democrat 54 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 26 content, 12 not content · Non-affiliated 8 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Bishops 0 content, 1 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content

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