Question follow-through · 69392

Conditions of Employment

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what matters he plans to consult on in relation to the regulations required under Clause 22A of the Employment Rights Bill.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
21 Jul 2025
Target answer date
1 Sept 2025
Answer
1 Sept 2025 · 42 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 21 Jul 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what matters he plans to consult on in relation to the regulations required under Clause 22A of the Employment Rights Bill.

  2. 1 Sept 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 1 Sept 2025

    Answer published

    Under Clause 22A of the Employment Rights Bill, the Secretary of State will be able to set conditions for when an NDA can still be validly entered into in the case of relevant harassment and discrimination. ('excepted NDA'). Regulations can also be made t...

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