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Employment bill

Monday, 21, Jul 2008 12:00

"My government will bring forward proposals to help people achieve a better balance between work and family life."

This will simplify employment law and strengthen existing powers with an enhanced enforcement regime.

First reading (Lords): December 6th 2007

Second reading (Lords): January 7th 2008

Committee stage (Lords): February 4th and 25th, March 13th, April 3rd 2008

Report stage (Lords): May 19th 2008

Third reading (Lords): June 2nd 2008

First reading (Commons): June 3rd 2008

Second reading (Commons): July 14th 2008


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