This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the debate in the House of Lords on the contribution of women to the economy of the UK, to mark International Women’s Day.
Debate on 6 March: The Contribution of Women to the Economy of the UK, to Mark International Women’s Day (243 KB , PDF)
This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the debate in the House of Lords on the contribution of women to the economy of the UK, to mark International Women’s Day. It provides statistical information on the number of women in leadership roles in UK companies. It also provides information on the levels of employment amongst men and women in the UK and the variation in the types of work undertaken by men and women, as well as information on the gender pay gap.
Debate on 6 March: The Contribution of Women to the Economy of the UK, to Mark International Women’s Day (243 KB , PDF)
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill is a private member’s bill sponsored by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour). The bill would amend the Employment Rights Act 1996 to make it easier for employees to request flexible working. It was first introduced in the House of Commons and received cross-party support. The bill passed all its stages in the House of Commons without being amended.
On 24 March 2023, the House of Lords is due to debate the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill at second reading. This private member’s bill would create new statutory entitlements to leave and pay for employees with responsibility for a baby receiving neonatal care.
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill is a private member’s bill that has government support. The purpose of the bill is to amend the Equality Act 2010 to make employers liable for harassment of their employees by third parties (such as customers or clients) and to introduce a specific duty on employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of their employees.