Protection of Workers (Shops) (No. 2) Bill, 1997

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The Bill would make Sunday work optional for most shop employees, ban discrimination against those who decline it, and require at least time-and-a-half pay plus a half or full day off for Sunday work. Employers would need to give advance notice, keep records and follow a complaints process, with compensation of up to 10 weeks’ pay for breaches.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide protection for persons employed in shops with regard to hours of work on Sunday

Last updated 12 April 2018