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Proceeding contribution from Lord Clement-Jones (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 16 June 2025. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on Employment Rights Bill.


Employment Rights Bill

My Lords, the Minister has noticed the strength of feeling across the House in terms of support for some of the freelance amendments. I very much appreciate what the noble Lord, Lord Sharpe of Epsom, said earlier. However, across the Benches there is very strong support for further protection for freelancers. Will one of the options in the Good Work

Review, which the Minister referred to, be the appointment of a freelance commissioner—with all the other aspects that I have mentioned in terms of definition and duties?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
846 c1812 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Conditions of employment Compensation Ballots Collective bargaining Arts Culture Industrial relations Families Industrial disputes Health and safety Intimidation Emergency services Economic growth Ministerial powers Powers Regulation Trade unions Small businesses Strikes Self-employed Impact assessments Certification Officer Trade competitiveness
Legislation
Employment Rights Bill 2024-26
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023
Trade Union Act 2016
Link
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