Employment Opportunities Bill
A Bill to introduce more freedom, flexibility and opportunity for those seeking employment in the public and private sectors.
The Bill would:
- 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
- allow individual employees to opt out of the requirements of national minimum wage legislation
- include protection for those who refuse to work for pay below the national minimum wage.
Last fetched 25 Apr 2026 · parliament.uk
Progress through Parliament2 stages recorded
Commons
1st reading
10 Feb 2009
Commons
2nd reading
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