| Guvnor

Enforced by: Certification Officer
Status: Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling: Imprisonment 4 of 235 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 7 carry different penalties and 224 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Employer72 Any Person51 Trader40 Employee3 Applicant1 Director or Officer1

Plus 67 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

Other Acts binding the same actors

If a role above is yours, these are the other instruments that most often bind it.

Employer — also bound by 682 other Acts

The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 241 duties

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 120 duties

Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 54 duties

Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 53 duties

Employment Rights Act 1996 48 duties

Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 184 duties

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 144 duties

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 104 duties

Communications Act 2003 92 duties

Road Traffic Act 1988 92 duties

Trader — also bound by 825 other Acts

Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 416 duties

Companies Act 2006 243 duties

The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 133 duties

Companies Act 1985 85 duties

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 62 duties

Employee — also bound by 189 other Acts

Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 18 duties

Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 13 duties

The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 11 duties

Shared Parental Leave Regulations 2014 10 duties

Paternity and Adoption Leave Regulations 2002 9 duties

Applicant — also bound by 307 other Acts

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 46 duties

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 42 duties

The Land Registration Rules 2003 25 duties

Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (Aircrew) 20 duties

Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 18 duties

Director or Officer — also bound by 429 other Acts

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 162 duties

Companies Act 2006 126 duties

Insolvency Act 1986 77 duties

The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 68 duties

Building Societies Act 1986 32 duties

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

Trade Unions

73 of 183 sections shown

s.006 Application for certificate of independence. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must process and record trade union independence applicationsStatutory regulator

s.007 Withdrawal or cancellation of certificate. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must follow procedure to withdraw independence certificatesStatutory regulator

s.012 Property to be vested in trustees. Regulated

Hold trade union property in a trustTrader

s.014 Transfer of securities held in trust for trade union. Regulated

Register transfers of union securities upon trustee changesAny Person
Update securities register when a trade‑union trustee is appointed or dischargedAny Person

s.016 Remedy against trustees for unlawful use of union property. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts may remove trustees or recover trade union propertyTribunal / Court

s.021 Repudiation by union of certain acts. Regulated

Trade union must formally repudiate unofficial industrial action and notify members and employersAny Person

s.024 Duty to provide membership audit certificate Regulated

Send membership audit certificate with annual returnAny Person
Submit a membership audit certificate to the Certification OfficerTrader

s.024 Appointment and removal of an assurer Regulated

Appoint and remove an assurer according to union rulesEmployer
Include rules for appointing and removing a membership assurerTrader

s.024 Requirements of assurer's membership audit certificate Regulated

Ensure trade union membership audit certificates meet statutory requirementsAny Person
Provide membership audit certificate meeting statutory requirementsAny Person

s.024 Rights of assurer Regulated

Provide your membership assurer with access to records and informationTrader

s.024 Duty to inform the Certification Officer Regulated

Assurers must notify the Certification Officer of failed membership auditsAny Person
Send audit certificate copy to the Certification OfficerAny Person

s.024 Duty of confidentiality Regulated

Keep union members' details confidentialAny Person
Membership assurers must keep union member details confidentialAny Person

s.025 Remedy for failure: application to Certification Officer. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must determine trade union register complaints within 6 monthsStatutory regulator

s.027 Duty to supply copy of rules. Regulated

Provide a copy of trade union rules upon requestTrader

s.028 Duty to keep accounting records. Regulated

Keep accurate trade union accounting records and financial controlsTrader
Maintain proper accounting records and cash controlsAny Person

s.030 Right of access to accounting records. Regulated

Provide members with access to union accounting recordsEmployer
Provide union members access to accounting recordsAny Person

s.031 Remedy for failure to comply with request for access. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must determine trade union record access claimsStatutory regulator

s.032 Statement to members following annual return. Regulated

Provide financial statement and audit report to trade union membersTrader
Provide members with financial statement after annual returnAny Person

s.033 Duty to appoint auditors. Regulated

Appoint auditors for each accounting periodAny Person
Appoint auditors for trade union annual returnsTrader

s.036 Auditors’ report. Regulated

Ensure trade union annual accounts are audited and reported onTrader
Prepare and sign a trade‑union auditor’s reportAny Person

s.037 Rights of auditors. Regulated

Allow auditors access to union records and meetingsAny Person

s.037 Inspectors’ reports etc. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must publish and distribute investigation reportsStatutory regulator

s.039 Examination of proposals for new scheme. Regulated

Get new trade union pension schemes actuarially examined and reportedTrader
Have new pension scheme examined and report sent to Certification OfficerEmployer

s.040 Periodical re-examination of existing schemes. Regulated

Arrange periodic actuarial reports for member pension schemesTrader
Arrange periodic actuarial review of union pension schemeAny Person

s.045 Offences. Regulated

Fail to comply with trade union financial and reporting dutiesDirector or Officer

s.045 Remedies and enforcement. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must determine trade union failure claims within 6 monthsStatutory regulator

s.047 Candidates. Regulated

Enable trade union members to stand for electionTrader

s.049 Appointment of independent scrutineer. Regulated

Appoint and notify independent scrutineer for union electionsAny Person

s.050 Entitlement to vote. Regulated

Trade unions must allow all members to vote in electionsTrader

s.051 Voting. Prosecution

Conduct trade union ballots according to strict voting and secrecy rulesAny Person
Ensure employees can vote freely and without cost in trade union electionsEmployer

Fine up to £75,000

s.051 Counting of votes etc. by independent person. Regulated

Appoint independent persons to handle trade union election ballotsTrader
Appoint independent persons to handle vote storage, distribution and countingAny Person

s.052 Scrutineer’s report. Regulated

Distribute scrutineer’s report and notify members of election resultsAny Person
Share the independent scrutineer’s election report with membersTrader

s.055 Powers of Certification Officer. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must determine trade union compliance complaintsStatutory regulator

s.062 Right to a ballot before industrial action. Regulated

Ensure industrial action is backed by a valid secret ballotAny Person

s.064 Right not to be unjustifiably disciplined. Regulated

Do not unjustifiably discipline trade union membersTrader

s.066 Complaint of infringement of right. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Tribunal must declare if a trade union has unjustifiably disciplined a memberTribunal / Court

s.068 Right not to suffer deduction of unauthorised subscriptions Regulated

Obtain written consent before deducting union fees from wagesEmployer
Only deduct union subscriptions with valid written worker consentEmployer

s.068 Complaint of infringement of rights. Regulated

Do not make unlawful wage deductions and repay any unlawful amountsEmployer

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Tribunal must order repayment of unauthorised union deductionsTribunal / Court

s.069 Right to terminate membership of union. Regulated

Allow trade union members to terminate their membershipTrader

s.070 Training. Regulated

Consult recognised trade union about worker training at least every 6 monthsEmployer

s.070 Section 70B: complaint to employment tribunal. Regulated

Pay compensation if tribunal finds breach of training dutiesEmployer

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Tribunal may award compensation for training obligation failuresTribunal / Court

s.071 Restriction on use of funds for political objects. Regulated

Restrict use of trade union funds for political purposesTrader

s.072 Application of funds in breach of section 71. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must determine trade union fund breach claimsStatutory regulator

s.074 Approval of political ballot rules. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must approve union political ballot rulesStatutory regulator

s.075 Appointment of independent scrutineer. Regulated

Appoint an independent scrutineer for trade union ballotsTrader

s.076 Entitlement to vote. Regulated

Ensure all union members have an equal right to vote in political ballotsTrader

s.077 Voting. Regulated

Conduct union ballot voting according to statutory requirementsAny Person
Ensure trade union ballots are conducted by secret post with numbered papersEmployee

s.077 Counting of votes etc. by independent person. Regulated

Appoint an independent person to oversee trade union ballotsTrader
Appoint independent persons to handle ballot papers and count votesAny Person

s.078 Scrutineer’s report. Regulated

Provide members with scrutineer’s report after a ballotEmployer
Send the independent scrutineer’s report to all union membersTrader

s.080 Powers of Certification Officer. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must investigate and determine ballot rule breachesStatutory regulator

s.081 Application to court. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts may issue enforcement orders for trade union ballot failuresTribunal / Court

s.082 Rules as to political fund. Regulated

Maintain and manage a separate union political fundTrader

s.084 Information to members about contributing to political fund Regulated

Notify union members of their right to opt out of the political fundTrader

s.085 Manner of giving effect to section 84 Regulated

Manage member contributions to the political fund correctlyAny Person
Manage political fund contributions correctlyAny Person

s.086 Employer not to deduct contributions where member gives certificate Regulated

Stop deducting political fund contributions after employee’s certificateEmployer
Stop deducting political fund contributions when notified by an employeeEmployer

s.087 Complaint in respect of employer’s failure. Regulated

Deduct union dues and follow tribunal ordersEmployer
Ensure correct handling of trade union deductions upon employee requestEmployer

s.090 Discontinuance of contributions to political fund. Regulated

Stop collecting trade union political fund contributions if resolution expiresAny Person
Stop taking political fund contributions once the union’s resolution endsEmployer

s.097 Amalgamation or transfer of engagements. Regulated

Comply with legal requirements when merging trade unionsTrader

s.099 Notice to be given to members. Regulated

Provide approved notice with voting papers for amalgamation ballotAny Person
Provide members with an approved notice before an amalgamation or transferTrader

s.100 Requirement of ballot on resolution. Regulated

Hold a member ballot to approve a union merger or transferTrader

s.100 Appointment of independent scrutineer. Regulated

Appoint an independent scrutineer for union ballotTrader
Appoint a qualified independent scrutineer for trade union ballotsTrader

s.100 Entitlement to vote. Regulated

Ensure all union members have an equal right to vote in ballotsTrader
Ensure all trade‑union members can vote equally in ballotsEmployer

s.100 Voting. Regulated

Conduct trade union ballots using proper voting proceduresTrader

s.100 Counting of votes etc. by independent person. Regulated

Appoint an independent person to manage ballot voting and countingTrader
Appoint independent people to handle union ballotsAny Person

s.100 Scrutineer’s report. Regulated

Do not publish ballot results before receiving scrutineer's report, then notify members within 3 monthsTrader

s.101 Listing and certification after amalgamation Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must update the list and certificates after amalgamationStatutory regulator

s.101 Supply of information by amalgamated union Regulated

Provide union rules, officer list and address to Certification Officer after amalgamationAny Person
Submit union details and fees following an amalgamationAny Person

s.103 Powers of Certification Officer as regards passing of resolution. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must investigate and rule on union merger complaintsStatutory regulator

amended 12 times (opens in a new tab)

s.104 Appeal from decision of Certification Officer.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.108 Declarations and orders. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must determine trade union complaints within six monthsStatutory regulator

s.110 Application for assistance: its consideration. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must decide on assistance for union member legal claimsStatutory regulator

s.117 Special register bodies.

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.118 Federated trade unions.

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

110 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.001 Meaning of “trade union".

s.002 The list of trade unions.

s.003 Application to have name entered in the list.

s.004 Removal of name from the list.

s.005 Meaning of “independent trade union".

s.008 Conclusive effect of Certification Officer’s decision.

s.009 Appeal against decision of Certification Officer.

s.010 Quasi-corporate status of trade unions.

s.011 Exclusion of common law rules as to restraint of trade.

s.013 Vesting of property in new trustees.

s.015 Prohibition on use of funds to indemnify unlawful conduct.

s.017 Nominations by members of trade unions.

s.018 Payments out of union funds on death of member.

s.019 Application of certain provisions relating to industrial assurance or friendly societies.

s.020 Liability of trade union in certain proceedings in tort.

s.022 Limit on damages awarded against trade unions in actions in tort.

s.023 Restriction on enforcement of awards against certain property.

s.024 Duty to maintain register of members’ names and addresses.

s.024 Securing confidentiality of register during ballots.

s.024 Enforcement of sections 24 to 24ZC by Certification Officer

s.024 Enforcement of sections 24ZH and 24ZI by Certification Officer

s.024 Duty to appoint an assurer

s.024 Power of Certification Officer to require production of documents etc

s.024 Investigations by inspectors

s.024 Inspectors' reports etc

s.024 Sections 24ZH and 24ZI: supplementary

s.026 Remedy for failure: application to court.

s.029 Duty to keep records available for inspection.

s.032 Annual return.

s.032 Details of industrial action etc to be included in annual return

s.032 Details of political expenditure to be included in annual return

s.032 Enforcement of sections 32ZA and 32ZB by Certification Officer

s.034 Eligibility for appointment as auditor.

s.035 Appointment and removal of auditors.

s.037 Power of Certification Officer to require production of documents etc.

s.037 Investigations by inspectors.

s.037 Expenses of investigations.

s.037 Sections 37A and 37B: supplementary.

s.038 Members’ superannuation schemes: separate fund to be maintained.

s.041 Powers of the Certification Officer.

s.042 Meaning of “appropriately qualified actuary".

s.043 Newly-formed trade unions.

s.044 Discharge of duties in case of union having branches or sections.

s.045 Penalties and prosecution time limits.

s.045 Duty to secure positions not held by certain offenders.

s.045 Appeals from Certification Officer.

s.046 Duty to hold elections for certain positions.

s.048 Election addresses.

s.053 Uncontested elections.

s.054 Remedy for failure to comply with requirements: general.

s.056 Application to court.

s.056 Appeals from Certification Officer.

s.057 Exemption of newly-formed trade unions, &c.

s.058 Exemption of certain persons nearing retirement.

s.059 Period for giving effect to election.

s.060 Overseas members.

s.061 Other supplementary provisions.

s.063 Right not to be denied access to the courts.

s.065 Meaning of “unjustifiably disciplined".

s.067 Further remedies for infringement of right.

s.070 Membership of constituent or affiliated organisation.

s.070 Recognition of trade unions.

s.070 Access agreements

s.070 Access requests and response notices

s.070 Response period and negotiation period

s.070 Entering into access agreement by negotiation

s.070 Determinations by the Central Arbitration Committee

s.070 Determinations by the Central Arbitration Committee: further provision

s.070 Variation and revocation of access agreements

s.070 Enforcement of access agreements: initial complaint

s.070 Enforcement of access agreements: subsequent complaint

s.070 Power to make provision about amounts payable under section 70ZI

s.070 Enforcement of access agreements: supplementary provision

s.070 General limitations on access agreements etc

s.070 Appeals to the Employment Appeal Tribunal

s.070 Regulations under this Chapter

s.072 Political objects to which restriction applies.

s.073 Passing and effect of political resolution.

s.079 Remedy for failure to comply with ballot rules: general.

s.083 Assets and liabilities of political fund.

s.084 Contributions to political fund from members of the union

s.088 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

s.089 Administration of political fund where no resolution in force.

s.091 Rules to cease to have effect.

s.092 Manner of making union rules.

s.093 Effect of amalgamation.

s.094 Overseas members of trade union.

s.095 Appeals from Certification Officer.

s.096 Meaning of “date of the ballot".

s.098 Approval of instrument of amalgamation or transfer.

s.101 Registration of instrument of amalgamation or transfer.

s.102 Power to alter rules of transferee union for purposes of transfer.

s.105 Transfer of property on amalgamation or transfer.

s.106 Amalgamation or transfer involving Northern Ireland union.

s.107 Change of name of trade union.

s.108 General power to make regulations.

s.108 Right to apply to Certification Officer.

s.108 Appeals from Certification Officer.

s.109 Proceedings in relation to which assistance may be provided.

s.111 Provision of assistance.

s.112 Title of proceedings where assistance provided.

s.113 Recovery of sums paid in case of fraud.

s.114 Supplementary provisions.

s.115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

s.116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

s.116 Provision of money for union modernisation

s.116 Restriction on deduction of union subscriptions from wages in public sector

s.119 Expressions relating to trade unions.

s.120 Northern Ireland unions.

s.121 Meaning of “the court".

Part 2

Employers’ Associations

7 of 15 sections shown

s.126 Appeal against decision of Certification Officer.

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.127 Corporate or quasi-corporate status of employers’ associations.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.129 Property of unincorporated employers’ associations, &c.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.131 Administrative provisions applying to employers’ associations.

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.132 Application of funds for political objects.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.133 Amalgamations and transfers of engagements.

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.135 Federated employers’ associations.

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

8 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.122 Meaning of “employers’ association".

s.123 The list of employers’ associations.

s.124 Application to have name entered in the list.

s.125 Removal of name from the list.

s.128 Exclusion of common law rules as to restraint of trade.

s.130 Restriction on enforcement of awards against certain property.

s.134 Change of name of employers’ association.

s.136 Meaning of “officer" of employers’ association.

Part 3

Rights in relation to union membership and activities

40 of 52 sections shown

s.136 Right to statement of trade union rights Regulated

Give workers a written statement confirming their right to join a trade unionEmployer

s.137 Refusal of employment on grounds related to union membership. Regulated

Do not refuse employment because of trade union membership or non-membershipEmployer

s.138 Refusal of service of employment agency on grounds related to union membership. Regulated

Do not refuse agency services based on union membershipAny Person

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.139 Time limit for proceedings.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.140 Remedies. Regulated

Pay compensation and implement tribunal‑recommended actionsEmployer

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Tribunal must determine remedies for trade union-related discriminationTribunal / Court

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.145 Refusal to deal on union membership grounds prohibited. Regulated

Do not discriminate against suppliers on union membershipAny Person
Do not refuse to deal with suppliers based on union membershipAny Person

s.145 Inducements relating to collective bargaining Regulated

Do not make offers that undermine collective bargainingEmployer
Do not offer inducements to bypass collective bargainingEmployer

s.145 Remedies Regulated

Pay award and refrain from enforcing unlawful changesEmployer

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Tribunal must award compensation for unlawful trade union inducementsTribunal / Court

s.146 Detriment on grounds related to union membership or activities.

amended 21 times (opens in a new tab)

s.147 Time limit for proceedings.

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.148 Consideration of complaint.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.149 Remedies. Regulated

Pay compensation ordered by an employment tribunalEmployer

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Tribunal must award compensation for substantiated trade union detrimentsTribunal / Court

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.150 Awards against third parties.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.151 Interpretation and other supplementary provisions.

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.152 Dismissal of employee on grounds related to union membership or activities. Regulated

Do not dismiss employees for union‑related reasonsEmployer
Do not dismiss employees for trade union membership or activitiesEmployer

amended 12 times (opens in a new tab)

s.153 Selection for redundancy on grounds related to union membership or activities. Regulated

Avoid selecting employees for redundancy because of union activityEmployer
Do not select employees for redundancy based on union membership or activitiesEmployer

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.154 Disapplication of qualifying period and upper age limit for unfair dismissal

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.155 Matters to be disregarded in assessing contributory fault.

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.156 Minimum basic award.

amended 30 times (opens in a new tab)

s.157 .

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.158 .

amended 8 times (opens in a new tab)

s.159 Power to increase sums by order.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.161 Application for interim relief.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.162 Application to be promptly determined. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Tribunal must promptly determine interim relief and notify the employerTribunal / Court

s.163 Procedure on hearing of application and making of order. Regulated

Respond to tribunal and consider reinstating or re‑engaging dismissed employeeEmployer

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Tribunal must offer reinstatement or re-engagement in unfair dismissal claimsTribunal / Court

s.166 Consequences of failure to comply with order. Regulated

Comply with tribunal reinstatement or contract‑continuation ordersEmployer

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Tribunal must order compensation or contract continuation for non-complianceTribunal / Court

s.167 Interpretation and other supplementary provisions.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.168 Time off for carrying out trade union duties. Regulated

Allow union officials paid time off for duties and trainingEmployer
Permit recognised union officials time off for duties and trainingEmployer

amended 11 times (opens in a new tab)

s.168 Time off for union learning representatives Regulated

Allow union learning representatives paid time off for learning dutiesEmployer

amended 11 times

s.168 Time off for union equality representatives Regulated

Permit union equality reps paid time off for equality work and trainingEmployer

amended 11 times

s.169 Payment for time off under section 168. Regulated

Pay employees for time off taken for trade union dutiesEmployer
Pay employees for trade union time offEmployer

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.170 Time off for trade union activities. Regulated

Allow employees time off for trade union activitiesEmployer

amended 8 times (opens in a new tab)

s.171 Time limit for proceedings.

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.172 Remedies. Regulated

Pay employee compensation when tribunal finds a breachEmployer

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Tribunals must award remedies for trade union time off breachesTribunal / Court

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.172 Publication requirements in relation to facility time

amended 3 times

s.172 Reserve powers in relation to facility time

amended 3 times

s.173 Intepretation and other supplementary provisions.

amended 7 times (opens in a new tab)

s.174 Right not to be excluded or expelled from union.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.175 Time limit for proceedings.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.176 Remedies.

amended 40 times (opens in a new tab)

12 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.141 Complaint against employer and employment agency.

s.142 Awards against third parties.

s.143 Interpretation and other supplementary provisions.

s.144 Union membership requirement in contract for goods or services void.

s.145 Inducements relating to union membership or activities

s.145 Time limit for proceedings

s.145 Consideration of complaint

s.145 Interpretation and other supplementary provisions

s.160 Awards against third parties.

s.164 Order for continuation of contract of employment.

s.165 Application for variation or revocation of order.

s.177 Interpretation and other supplementary provisions.

Part 4

Industrial Relations

27 of 50 sections shown

s.181 General duty of employers to disclose information. Regulated

Disclose information to recognised trade unions for collective bargainingEmployer
Provide information to recognised trade union on requestEmployer

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.182 Restrictions on general duty. Regulated

Check exemptions before disclosing information under section 181Employer
Exception to trade union information disclosure requirementsEmployer

s.183 Complaint of failure to disclose information. Regulated

Disclose required information to trade unions and obey CAC/ACAS ordersEmployer

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must determine complaints regarding failure to disclose informationStatutory regulator

s.184 Further complaint of failure to comply with declaration. Regulated

Provide required information to trade union as set out in declarationEmployer

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must determine complaints of failure to disclose informationTribunal / Court

s.187 Refusal to deal on grounds of union exclusion prohibited. Regulated

Do not refuse suppliers because they don’t recognise trade unionsAny Person
Do not refuse to deal with suppliers based on trade union recognitionAny Person

s.188 Duty of employer to consult . . . representatives. Regulated

Consult employee representatives before making 20+ redundanciesEmployer

amended 19 times (opens in a new tab)

s.188 (1) The requirements for the election of employee representatives under... Regulated

Follow specific rules when electing employee representativesEmployer
Organise fair elections of employee representativesEmployer

amended 19 times

s.189 Complaint . . . and protective award. Regulated

Consult employee representatives before making redundancies and keep proofEmployer
Pay remuneration for failure to consult on redundanciesEmployer

amended 10 times (opens in a new tab)

s.190 Entitlement under protective award.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.192 Complaint by employee to employment tribunal.

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.193 Duty of employer to notify Secretary of State of certain redundancies. Regulated

Notify the Secretary of State before large-scale redundanciesEmployee

amended 16 times (opens in a new tab)

s.193 Duty of employer to notify Secretary of State of certain redundancies.

amended 16 times

s.194 Offence of failure to notify. Prosecution

Fail to notify redundancies to Secretary of StateEmployer
Fail to notify Secretary of State of proposed redundanciesEmployer

Unlimited fine · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.196 Construction of references to representatives.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.197 Power to vary provisions.

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.198 Section 198A: supplementary Regulated

Comply with modified redundancy consultation rules for TUPE transfersEmployer
Provide pre‑transfer consultation and union accessEmployer

s.199 Issue of Codes of Practice by ACAS.

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.200 Procedure for issue of Code by ACAS.

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.203 Issue of Codes of Practice by the Secretary of State.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.209 General duty to promote improvement of industrial relations. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

ACAS must promote the improvement of industrial relationsStatutory regulator

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.210 Conciliation.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.210 Information required by ACAS for purposes of settling recognition disputes

amended 2 times

s.211 Conciliation officers. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

ACAS must designate conciliation officers for employment disputesStatutory regulator

s.212 Arbitration.

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.212 Arbitration scheme for unfair dismissal cases etc. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

ACAS may offer arbitration for employment disputesStatutory regulator

amended 3 times

s.212 Dismissal procedures agreements.

amended 3 times

s.216 Constitution and proceedings of court of inquiry. Regulated

Comply with a court of inquiry summonsAny Person

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Court of Inquiry may require evidence and documents from youCrown / Minister / Government department

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

23 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.178 Collective agreements and collective bargaining.

s.179 Whether agreement intended to be a legally enforceable contract.

s.180 Effect of provisions restricting right to take industrial action.

s.185 Determination of claim and award.

s.186 Recognition requirement in contract for goods or services void.

s.191 Termination of employment during protected period.

s.195 Construction of references to dismissal as redundant etc.

s.195 Construction of references to threshold number of employees

s.198 Power to adapt provisions in case of collective agreement.

s.198 Employees being transferred to the employer from another undertaking

s.201 Consequential revision of Code issued by ACAS.

s.202 Revocation of Code issued by ACAS.

s.204 Procedure for issue of Code by Secretary of State.

s.205 Consequential revision of Code issued by Secretary of State.

s.206 Revocation of Code issued by Secretary of State.

s.207 Effect of failure to comply with Code.

s.207 Effect of failure to comply with Code: adjustment of awards

s.208 Provisions of earlier Code superseded by later.

s.213 Advice.

s.214 Inquiry.

s.215 Inquiry and report by court of inquiry.

s.217 Exclusion of power of arbiter to state case to Court of Session.

s.218 Meaning of “trade dispute" in Part IV.

Part 5

Industrial action

35 of 53 sections shown

s.219 Protection from certain tort liabilities.

amended 7 times (opens in a new tab)

s.226 Requirement of ballot before action by trade union.

amended 11 times (opens in a new tab)

s.226 Notice of ballot and sample voting paper for employers.

amended 11 times

s.226 Appointment of scrutineer. Regulated

Appoint an independent scrutineer for industrial action ballotsTrader
Appoint a qualified scrutineer for ballot and cooperate with themAny Person

amended 11 times

s.226 Exclusion for small ballots.

amended 11 times

s.227 Entitlement to vote in ballot. Regulated

Ensure only eligible members vote in industrial action ballotsTrader
Grant voting rights to eligible union members in ballotAny Person

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.228 Separate workplace ballots.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.228 Separate workplaces: single and aggregate ballots.

amended 1 time

s.229 Voting paper. Regulated

Provide compliant voting papers for industrial‑action ballotsEmployer
Ensure trade union voting papers meet strict legal requirementsTrader

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.230 Conduct of ballot. Regulated

Conduct union ballot fairly and without cost to votersAny Person
Ensure trade union industrial action ballots are conducted fairly and secretlyTrader

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.231 Information as to result of ballot. Regulated

Trade unions must inform voters of ballot resultsTrader
Inform all voting members of ballot resultsAny Person

amended 7 times (opens in a new tab)

s.231 Employers to be informed of ballot result. Regulated

Trade unions must inform employers of industrial action ballot resultsTrader

amended 7 times

s.231 Scrutineer’s report. Regulated

Provide scrutineer's report on request after union ballotTrader

amended 7 times

s.233 Calling of industrial action with support of ballot.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.234 Period after which ballot ceases to be effective.

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.234 Notice to employers of industrial action.

amended 6 times

s.234 Power of Secretary of State to specify minimum service levels

amended 6 times

s.234 Work notices relating to minimum service levels

amended 6 times

s.234 Work notices: disclosure of information

amended 6 times

s.234 Work notices: no protection if union fails to take reasonable steps

amended 6 times

s.234 Regulations: consultation and supplementary

amended 6 times

s.234 Interpretation of terms relating to minimum service levels

amended 6 times

s.235 Construction of references to contract of employment.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.235 Industrial action affecting supply of goods or services to an individual. Regulated

Do not unlawfully induce industrial action that disrupts supply to individualsAny Person

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts may order a stop to unlawful inductions of industrial actionTribunal / Court

amended 2 times

s.235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

amended 2 times

s.235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

amended 2 times

s.237 Dismissal of those taking part in unofficial industrial action.

amended 14 times (opens in a new tab)

s.238 Dismissals in connection with other industrial action.

amended 13 times (opens in a new tab)

s.238 Participation in official industrial action. Regulated

Take reasonable steps to resolve protected industrial action disputesEmployer
Do not dismiss employees for taking protected industrial actionEmployee

amended 13 times

s.238 Conciliation and mediation: supplementary provisions

amended 13 times

s.239 Supplementary provisions relating to unfair dismissal.

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.240 Breach of contract involving injury to persons or property. Imprisonment

Knowingly breach contract endangering life or propertyAny Person
Willfully breach contract that endangers life or propertyAny Person

3 months imprisonment · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.241 Intimidation or annoyance by violence or otherwise. Imprisonment

Intimidate or annoy another person with violence, threats, or harassmentAny Person
Intimidate or annoy someone to force them to act against their legal rightsAny Person

6 months imprisonment · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.243 Restriction of offence of conspiracy: Scotland. Imprisonment

Conspire to act in a trade dispute (Scotland)Any Person

3 months imprisonment · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.246 Minor definitions.

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

18 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.220 Peaceful picketing.

s.220 Union supervision of picketing

s.221 Restrictions on grant of injunctions and interdicts.

s.222 Action to enforce trade union membership.

s.223 Action taken because of dismissal for taking unofficial action.

s.224 Secondary action.

s.225 Pressure to impose union recognition requirement.

s.232 Balloting of overseas members.

s.232 Inducement of member denied entitlement to vote.

s.232 Small accidental failures to be disregarded.

s.236 No compulsion to work.

s.236 Detriment on grounds of industrial action

s.236 Time limit for proceedings

s.236 Consideration of complaint

s.236 Remedies

s.242 Restriction of offence of conspiracy: England and Wales.

s.244 Meaning of “trade dispute" in Part V.

s.245 Crown employees and contracts.

Part 6

Administrative provisions

25 of 35 sections shown

s.247 ACAS. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

ACAS must maintain offices in major employment centres across Great BritainStatutory regulator

s.249 Terms of appointment of members of Council.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.250 Remuneration, &c. of members of Council.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.251 Prohibition on disclosure of information Prosecution

Disclose ACAS information without authorisationAny Person
Unauthorised disclosure of ACAS informationAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.252 General financial provisions. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Government and ACAS must fund conciliation and arbitration servicesCrown / Minister / Government department

s.253 Annual report and accounts.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.254 The Certification Officer. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must appoint a Certification OfficerCrown / Minister / Government department

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.256 Procedure before the Certification Officer.

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.256 Vexatious litigants.

amended 6 times

s.256 Vexatious litigants: applications disregarded.

amended 6 times

s.256 Investigatory powers

amended 6 times

s.256 Power to impose financial penalties

amended 6 times

s.256 Striking out

amended 6 times

s.257 Custody of documents submitted under earlier legislation. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must maintain and provide access to historical union recordsStatutory regulator

s.258 Annual report and accounts. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Certification Officer must report annually on trade union leviesStatutory regulator

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.259 The Central Arbitration Committee. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

ACAS must provide staff and facilities to the Central Arbitration CommitteeStatutory regulator

s.260 The members of the Committee.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.261 Terms of appointment of members of Committee.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.263 Proceedings of the Committee.

amended 7 times (opens in a new tab)

s.263 Proceedings of the Committee under Schedule A1.

amended 7 times

s.264 Awards of the Committee.

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.265 Annual report and accounts. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

ACAS and CAC must report annually on arbitration activitiesStatutory regulator

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.267 .

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.271 .

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

10 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.248 The Council of ACAS.

s.251 Secretary, officers and staff of ACAS.

s.251 Fees for exercise of functions by ACAS.

s.255 Remuneration, &c. of Certification Officer and assistants.

s.257 Levy payable to Certification Officer

s.262 Remuneration, &c. of members of Committee.

s.268 .

s.269 .

s.270 .

s.272 Meaning of financial year.

Part 7

Miscellaneous and general

21 of 34 sections shown

s.273 Crown employment.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.274 Armed forces.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.277 House of Lords staff.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.278 House of Commons staff.

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.279 Health service practitioners.

amended 34 times (opens in a new tab)

s.280 Police service.

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.282 Fixed term employment

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.284 Share fishermen.

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.285 Employment outside Great Britain.

amended 13 times (opens in a new tab)

s.286 Power to make further provision as to excluded classes of employment.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.287 Offshore employment.

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.288 Restriction on contracting out.

amended 16 times (opens in a new tab)

s.290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.291 Right of appeal from industrial tribunal.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.292 Death of employee or employer.

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.292 Extension of time limits to facilitate conciliation before institution of proceedings

amended 4 times

s.296 Meaning of worker and related expressions.

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.298 Minor definitions: general.

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.299 Index of defined expressions.

amended 22 times (opens in a new tab)

s.301 Extent.

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

13 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.275 Exemption on grounds of national security.

s.276 Further provision as to Crown application.

s.283 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

s.289 Employment governed by foreign law.

s.293 Regulations.

s.294 Reciprocal arrangements with Northern Ireland.

s.295 Meaning of employee and related expressions.

s.297 Associated employers.

s.297 Meaning of “voting”

s.297 Devolved Welsh authorities

s.300 Repeals, consequential amendments, transitional provisions and savings.

s.302 Commencement.

s.303 Short title.

Schedules

47 of 312 shown

s.schedule a1 para.101 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC gives notice... Regulated

Union must apply to CAC and notify employer within 10 working daysAny Person

s.schedule a1 para.102 (1) The CAC must give notice to the parties of... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide whether union recognition application is admissibleStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.108 (1) An application under paragraph 106 or 107 is not... Regulated

Give union notice and copies when applying to CAC for derecognitionEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.111 (1) The CAC must give notice to the parties of... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide and notify on union recognition application validity within 10 working daysTribunal / Court

s.schedule a1 para.115 (1) The CAC must give notice to the worker (or... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must process union recognition applications within set timescalesStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.116d (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) an access agreement is... Regulated

Comply with access agreement and do not interfere with union meeting attendanceEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.117 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC accepts an application... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must arrange a secret ballot on de-recognition of bargaining unitTribunal / Court

s.schedule a1 para.118 (1) An employer who is informed by the CAC under... Regulated

Comply with five duties when union recognition ballot is orderedEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.120 (1) This paragraph applies if the holding of a ballot... Regulated

Pay half the costs of a statutory union recognition ballotEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.129 (1) An application under paragraph 128 is not admissible unless—... Regulated

Give union notice and copies when applying to the CACEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.13 The CAC must give notice to the parties of receipt... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must notify parties when it receives a union recognition applicationStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.132 (1) The CAC must give notice to the parties of... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide on trade union recognition applications within 10 working daysTribunal / Court

s.schedule a1 para.14 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) two or more relevant... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide on multiple overlapping union recognition applicationsStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.141 (1) The CAC must give notice to the worker (or... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide admissibility of union recognition application within 10 working daysStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.15 (1) This paragraph applies to these applications— Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide recognition applications within 10 working daysTribunal / Court

s.schedule a1 para.159 (1) If the employment tribunal finds that a complaint under... Regulated

Pay compensation if tribunal finds you broke union-related rightsEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.16 (1) If an application under paragraph 19F(5) or 11 or... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must notify employer when union withdraws recognition applicationStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.160 (1) If the employment tribunal finds that a complaint under... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Tribunal must cap compensation for non‑employee contract terminationTribunal / Court

s.schedule a1 para.170 (1) If the CAC issues a declaration under this Schedule... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must notify parties of a declarationStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.170a (1) The CAC may, if it considers it necessary to... Regulated

Provide information to the CAC when requiredEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.18a (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC accepts an application... Regulated

Supply workforce details to union and CAC within 5 working daysEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.19b (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC has to decide... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must consider specified factors when deciding bargaining unit appropriatenessTribunal / Court

s.schedule a1 para.19d (1) An employer who is informed by the CAC under... Regulated

Provide worker names and addresses to CAC during union recognition processEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.19j (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) an access agreement is... Regulated

Comply with union access agreement and protect worker attendance at meetingsEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.20 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide validity of union recognition application within 10 working daysTribunal / Court

s.schedule a1 para.22 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC proceeds with... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must recognise union or arrange ballot if majority of workers are membersStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.23 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC proceeds with... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must arrange a secret ballot if union membership is below majorityStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.24 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC gives notice under... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must not arrange ballot if parties jointly opt out within 10 working daysStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.25 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC arranges under paragraph... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must conduct union recognition ballot within 20 working daysStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.26 (1) An employer who is informed by the CAC under... Regulated

Cooperate with union ballot and provide worker details to CACEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.28 (1) This paragraph applies if the holding of a ballot... Regulated

Pay your half of statutory union recognition ballot costsEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.55 (1) This paragraph applies if one or more of the... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide if an agreement is for recognition within 10 working daysTribunal / Court

s.schedule a1 para.56 (1) The employer may not terminate an agreement for recognition... Regulated

Do not terminate a union recognition agreement within 3 yearsEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.61 (1) An application to the CAC is not admissible unless—... Regulated

Use correct CAC form and notify the union when applying to CACEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.62 (1) The CAC must give notice to the parties of... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide on union recognition application and notify partiesTribunal / Court

s.schedule a1 para.68 (1) The CAC must give notice to the parties of... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide on union recognition application within 10 working daysTribunal / Court

s.schedule a1 para.70 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC gives notice... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide on bargaining unit appropriateness within 10 working daysStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.74 (1) If the employer— (a) believes that the original unit... Regulated

Notify union and CAC if you believe a bargaining unit has ceased to existEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.76 (1) The CAC must give notice to the parties of... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide admissibility of trade union recognition application within 10 working daysTribunal / Court

s.schedule a1 para.79 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC gives notice... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide alternative bargaining unit if parties fail to agreeStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.81d (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) an access agreement is... Regulated

Comply with union access agreement and do not interfere with workers' attendanceEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.87 (1) This paragraph applies if, following a decision under paragraph... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must decide union recognition or order ballot for new bargaining unitStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.88 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC decides under... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must arrange secret ballot when union has required percentage but not majorityTribunal / Court

s.schedule a1 para.89 (1) If the CAC gives notice under paragraph 87(3) or... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAC must cancel ballot and end bargaining arrangements if union opts outStatutory regulator

s.schedule a1 para.92 (1) An application to the CAC under this Part of... Regulated

Give the union notice when you apply to the CACEmployer

s.schedule a1 para.93 (1) If an application under paragraph 66 or 75 is... Regulated

Do not withdraw a recognition or derecognition application after key CAC milestonesApplicant

s.schedule a1 para.99 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the employer believes that... Regulated

Notify union and CAC to end bargaining arrangements if workforce drops below 21Employer

265 other schedules

s.001 Repeals

s.002 Consequential amendments

s.sch002 Consequential amendments

s.sch002 In Schedule 1 to the House of Commons (Administration) Act...

s.sch002 Consequential amendments

s.sch002 In section 21 of the Industrial Training Act 1982 (short...

s.sch002 Consequential amendments

s.sch002 (1) The Equal Pay Act 1970 is amended as follows....

s.sch002 Consequential amendments

s.sch002 In section 2(2) of the Insurance Companies Act 1982 (exceptions...

s.sch002 Consequential amendments

s.sch002 In section 7(4)(c)(iii) of the Building Societies Act 1986 (shares...

s.sch002 In section 6 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1986 (application...

s.sch002 Consequential amendments

s.sch002 In section 17 of the Local Government Act 1988 (local...

s.sch002 (1) In section 12 of the Local Government and Housing...

s.sch002 (1) The House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 is amended...

s.sch002 (1) The Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 is amended...

s.sch002 Consequential amendments

s.sch002 In Part VIII of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (supplementary...

s.sch002 In Part X of the Race Relations Act 1976 (supplementary...

s.sch002 (1) The Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977 is amended...

s.sch002 In section 40 of the Patents Act 1977 (compensation for...

s.sch003 Transitional provisions and savings

s.sch003 (1) The repeal and re-enactment of provisions in this Act...

s.sch003 In relation to a person who was elected to a...

s.sch003 (1) Nothing in section 34 (eligibility for appointment as auditor)...

s.sch003 Transitional provisions and savings

s.sch003 Any document made, served or issued on or after the...

s.sch003 The power of the Secretary of State by further order...

s.sch003 (1) The repeal by this Act of a transitional provision...

s.sch003 The repeal by this Act of the Trade Disputes and...

s.sch003 (1) Any reference in an enactment passed, or instrument made...

s.sch003 Section 179 of this Act (enforceability of collective agreements) does...

s.sch003 (1) The repeal by this Act of section 19 of...

s.sch003 Any reference to the former Industrial Arbitration Board in relation...

s.sch003 A resolution under section 3 of the Trade Union Act...

s.sch003 (1) In relation to a person who was, within the...

s.schedule a1 para.1 A trade union (or trade unions) seeking recognition to be...

s.schedule a1 para.10 (1) If before the end of the first period the...

s.schedule a1 para.100 (1) If an employer gives notice for the purposes of...

s.schedule a1 para.103 (1) If the CAC accepts an application it—

s.schedule a1 para.104 (1) This paragraph and paragraphs 105 to 111 apply if...

s.schedule a1 para.105 (1) If before the end of the first period the...

s.schedule a1 para.106 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) before the end of...

s.schedule a1 para.107 (1) This paragraph applies if — (a) the union informs...

s.schedule a1 para.109 (1) An application under paragraph 106 or 107 is not...

s.schedule a1 para.11 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) before the end of...

s.schedule a1 para.110 (1) An application under paragraph 106 or 107 is not...

s.schedule a1 para.112 (1) A worker or workers falling within the bargaining unit...

s.schedule a1 para.113 (1) An application under paragraph 112 is not admissible if—...

s.schedule a1 para.114 (1) An application under paragraph 112 is not admissible unless...

s.schedule a1 para.116 (1) If the CAC accepts the application, in the negotiation...

s.schedule a1 para.116a (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.116b (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.116c (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.116e (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if— (a) the CAC is satisfied...

s.schedule a1 para.116f (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC has made an...

s.schedule a1 para.116g (1) Each of the powers specified in sub-paragraph (2) is...

s.schedule a1 para.116h (1) Each of the parties informed by the CAC under...

s.schedule a1 para.116i (1) A party may complain to the CAC that another...

s.schedule a1 para.116j (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC decides that a...

s.schedule a1 para.116k (1) Sub-paragraphs (4) to (7) apply if—

s.schedule a1 para.116l (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC has made an...

s.schedule a1 para.119 (1) If the CAC is satisfied that the employer has...

s.schedule a1 para.119a (1) Each of the parties informed by the CAC under...

s.schedule a1 para.119b (1) A party may complain to the CAC that another...

s.schedule a1 para.119c (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC decides that a...

s.schedule a1 para.119d (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...

s.schedule a1 para.119e (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...

s.schedule a1 para.119f (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC makes arrangements under...

s.schedule a1 para.119g (1) Paragraphs 119A to 119C, 119E and 119F apply in...

s.schedule a1 para.119h (1) This paragraph applies in relation to an application under...

s.schedule a1 para.119i (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a ballot has been...

s.schedule a1 para.12 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if— (a) the employer informs the...

s.schedule a1 para.121 (1) As soon as is reasonably practicable after the CAC...

s.schedule a1 para.122 (1) This Part of this Schedule applies if—

s.schedule a1 para.123 (1) This Part of this Schedule also applies if—

s.schedule a1 para.124 (1) This Part of this Schedule also applies if the...

s.schedule a1 para.125 For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule the...

s.schedule a1 para.126 References in this Part of this Schedule to the parties...

s.schedule a1 para.127 (1) The employer may after the relevant date request the...

s.schedule a1 para.128 (1) If before the end of the negotiation period the...

s.schedule a1 para.130 (1) An application under paragraph 128 is not admissible if—...

s.schedule a1 para.131 (1) An application under paragraph 128 is not admissible unless...

s.schedule a1 para.132a Paragraphs 116A to 116E apply if the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.132b Paragraphs 116H to 116K apply if the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.133 (1) Paragraph 117 applies if the CAC accepts an application...

s.schedule a1 para.134 (1) This Part of this Schedule applies if—

s.schedule a1 para.135 In this Part of this Schedule— (a) references to the...

s.schedule a1 para.136 The meaning of collective bargaining given by section 178(1) shall...

s.schedule a1 para.137 (1) A worker or workers falling within the bargaining unit...

s.schedule a1 para.138 An application under paragraph 137 is not admissible if the...

s.schedule a1 para.139 (1) An application under paragraph 137 is not admissible unless...

s.schedule a1 para.140 An application under paragraph 137 is not admissible if the...

s.schedule a1 para.142 (1) If the CAC accepts the application, in the negotiation...

s.schedule a1 para.143 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.144 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC is subsequently satisfied...

s.schedule a1 para.145 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC is subsequently satisfied...

s.schedule a1 para.146 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.146a Paragraphs 116A to 116F apply if the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.146b Paragraphs 116H to 116L apply if the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.147 (1) Paragraph 117 applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.148 (1) This paragraph applies if as a result of a...

s.schedule a1 para.149 (1) This Part of this Schedule applies if the CAC...

s.schedule a1 para.150 (1) This Part of this Schedule also applies if—

s.schedule a1 para.151 References in this Part of this Schedule to the parties...

s.schedule a1 para.152 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) only one union is...

s.schedule a1 para.153 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) only one union is...

s.schedule a1 para.154 Parts III to VI of this Schedule shall not apply...

s.schedule a1 para.155 If— (a) by virtue of paragraph 153 the bargaining arrangements...

s.schedule a1 para.156 (1) A worker has a right not to be subjected...

s.schedule a1 para.157 (1) An employment tribunal shall not consider a complaint under...

s.schedule a1 para.158 On a complaint under paragraph 156 it shall be for...

s.schedule a1 para.161 (1) For the purposes of Part X of the Employment...

s.schedule a1 para.162 For the purposes of Part X of the Employment Rights...

s.schedule a1 para.163 Section 197(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (fixed-term contracts)...

s.schedule a1 para.164 Sections 108 and 109 of the Employment Rights Act 1996...

s.schedule a1 para.165 References in this Part of this Schedule to a worker’s...

s.schedule a1 para.165a (1) This paragraph applies where a demand has been made...

s.schedule a1 para.166 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC represents to the...

s.schedule a1 para.166a (1) This paragraph applies in relation to any provision of...

s.schedule a1 para.166b (1) The Secretary of State may by order provide that,...

s.schedule a1 para.167 (1) The Secretary of State may issue guidance to the...

s.schedule a1 para.168 (1) After consulting ACAS the Secretary of State may by...

s.schedule a1 para.169a (1) The Secretary of State may by order make provision...

s.schedule a1 para.169b (1) The Secretary of State may by order make provision...

s.schedule a1 para.169c (1) An order under paragraph 169A or 169B may—

s.schedule a1 para.17 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC has received an...

s.schedule a1 para.171 In exercising functions under this Schedule in any particular case...

s.schedule a1 para.171a (1) In this Schedule “ pay ” does not include...

s.schedule a1 para.171b (1) In this Schedule, “ the required percentage ” means...

s.schedule a1 para.172 (1) References in this Schedule to the CAC are to...

s.schedule a1 para.18 (1) If the CAC accepts an application under paragraph 11(2)...

s.schedule a1 para.19 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.19a (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.19c (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC accepts an application...

s.schedule a1 para.19e (1) During the initial period, the appointed person must if...

s.schedule a1 para.19f (1) If the CAC is satisfied that the employer has...

s.schedule a1 para.19g (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.19h (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.19i (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.19k (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if— (a) the CAC is satisfied...

s.schedule a1 para.19l (1) Each of the powers specified in sub-paragraph (2) is...

s.schedule a1 para.19m (1) Each of the parties informed by the CAC under...

s.schedule a1 para.19n (1) A party may complain to the CAC that another...

s.schedule a1 para.19o (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC decides that a...

s.schedule a1 para.19p (1) Sub-paragraphs (4) to (6) apply if—

s.schedule a1 para.2 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...

s.schedule a1 para.21 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.27 (1) If the CAC is satisfied that the employer has...

s.schedule a1 para.27a (1) Each of the parties informed by the CAC under...

s.schedule a1 para.27b (1) A party may complain to the CAC that another...

s.schedule a1 para.27c (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC decides that a...

s.schedule a1 para.27d (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...

s.schedule a1 para.27e (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...

s.schedule a1 para.27f (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC gives a notice...

s.schedule a1 para.29 (1) As soon as is reasonably practicable after the CAC...

s.schedule a1 para.3 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...

s.schedule a1 para.30 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...

s.schedule a1 para.31 (1) This paragraph applies if an application for assistance is...

s.schedule a1 para.32 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC issues a...

s.schedule a1 para.33 An application under paragraph 11 or 12 is not admissible...

s.schedule a1 para.34 An application under paragraph 11 or 12 is not admissible...

s.schedule a1 para.35 (1) An application under paragraph 11 or 12 is not...

s.schedule a1 para.36 (1) An application under paragraph 11 or 12 is not...

s.schedule a1 para.37 (1) This paragraph applies to an application made by more...

s.schedule a1 para.38 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts a...

s.schedule a1 para.39 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC accepts a relevant...

s.schedule a1 para.4 (1) The union or unions seeking recognition must make a...

s.schedule a1 para.40 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...

s.schedule a1 para.41 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...

s.schedule a1 para.42 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of paragraphs 39...

s.schedule a1 para.43 (1) Paragraphs 44 to 50 apply if the CAC has...

s.schedule a1 para.44 (1) The application in question is invalid if the CAC...

s.schedule a1 para.45 The application in question is invalid unless the CAC decides...

s.schedule a1 para.46 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.47 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC accepts an application...

s.schedule a1 para.48 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...

s.schedule a1 para.49 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...

s.schedule a1 para.5 The request is not valid unless it is received by...

s.schedule a1 para.50 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of paragraphs 47...

s.schedule a1 para.51 (1) For the purposes of this paragraph—

s.schedule a1 para.52 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...

s.schedule a1 para.53 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...

s.schedule a1 para.54 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...

s.schedule a1 para.57 (1) If an agreement for recognition is terminated, as from...

s.schedule a1 para.58 (1) This paragraph applies if the parties make an agreement...

s.schedule a1 para.59 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the parties to an...

s.schedule a1 para.6 The request is not valid unless the union (or each...

s.schedule a1 para.60 (1) This paragraph applies if an application for assistance is...

s.schedule a1 para.63 (1) If the CAC accepts an application it must try...

s.schedule a1 para.64 (1) This Part of this Schedule applies if—

s.schedule a1 para.65 References in this Part of this Schedule to the parties...

s.schedule a1 para.66 (1) This paragraph applies if the employer believes or the...

s.schedule a1 para.67 (1) An application under paragraph 66 is not admissible unless...

s.schedule a1 para.69 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC gives notice...

s.schedule a1 para.7 (1) The request is not valid unless the employer, taken...

s.schedule a1 para.71 If the CAC gives notice under paragraph 70 of a...

s.schedule a1 para.72 Paragraph 82 applies if the CAC gives notice under paragraph...

s.schedule a1 para.73 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the parties agree under...

s.schedule a1 para.75 (1) Paragraph 76 applies if— (a) the CAC gives notice...

s.schedule a1 para.77 (1) If the CAC accepts an application it—

s.schedule a1 para.78 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC gives notice...

s.schedule a1 para.8 The request is not valid unless it—

s.schedule a1 para.80 Paragraph 82 applies if the CAC gives notice under paragraph...

s.schedule a1 para.81 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the parties agree under...

s.schedule a1 para.81a (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.81b (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.81c (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...

s.schedule a1 para.81e (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if— (a) the CAC is satisfied...

s.schedule a1 para.81f (1) Each of the powers specified in sub-paragraph (2) is...

s.schedule a1 para.81g (1) Each of the parties informed by the CAC under...

s.schedule a1 para.81h (1) A party may complain to the CAC that another...

s.schedule a1 para.81i (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC decides that a...

s.schedule a1 para.81j (1) Sub-paragraphs (4) to (6) apply if—

s.schedule a1 para.82 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC gives notice under...

s.schedule a1 para.83 (1) This paragraph applies if in the CAC’s opinion the...

s.schedule a1 para.84 (1) This paragraph applies if in the CAC’s opinion the...

s.schedule a1 para.85 (1) If the CAC’s opinion is not that mentioned in...

s.schedule a1 para.86 (1) This paragraph applies if the CAC decides under paragraph...

s.schedule a1 para.9 The Secretary of State may by order made by statutory...

s.schedule a1 para.90 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC decides an...

s.schedule a1 para.91 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC has proceeded...

s.schedule a1 para.94 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...

s.schedule a1 para.95 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...

s.schedule a1 para.96 (1) This Part of this Schedule applies if the CAC...

s.schedule a1 para.97 For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule the...

s.schedule a1 para.98 References in this Part of this Schedule to the parties...

s.schedule a1 para.99a (1) A notice given for the purposes of paragraph 99(2)...

s.schedule a3 para.1 (1) The following are “ relevant obligations ” for the...

s.schedule a3 para.2 (1) If the Certification Officer thinks there is good reason...

s.schedule a3 para.3 (1) If the Certification Officer has reasonable grounds to suspect...

s.schedule a3 para.4 (1) An inspector or inspectors appointed under paragraph 3—

s.schedule a3 para.5 (1) Where the Certification Officer is satisfied that a trade...

s.schedule a3 para.6 (1) Nothing in this Schedule requires or authorises anyone to...

s.schedule a4 para.1 (1) In this Schedule “ enforcement order ” means an...

s.schedule a4 para.2 (1) Where the Certification Officer— (a) makes an enforcement order,...

s.schedule a4 para.3 (1) This paragraph applies where the Certification Officer has made...

s.schedule a4 para.4 Before making a penalty order or a conditional penalty order,...

s.schedule a4 para.5 A person in default may appeal to the Employment Appeal...

s.schedule a4 para.6 (1) The amount specified in a penalty order or a...

s.schedule a4 para.7 (1) In relation to orders under this Schedule requiring payment...

s.schedule a4 para.8 (1) Regulations may make provision that is incidental or supplementary...

s.schedule a4 para.9 The Certification Officer shall pay into the Consolidated Fund amounts...

s.schedule n6 para.wrapper2n2 The following abbreviations are used in this Table:— 1875 Conspiracy...

5 other provisions

s.certification officer: investigatory powers Certification Officer: investigatory powers

s.certification officer: power to impose financial p Certification Officer: power to impose financial penalties

s.collective bargaining: recognition Collective Bargaining: Recognition

s.table of derivations TABLE OF DERIVATIONS

s.tribunal jurisdictions to which section 207a appli Tribunal jurisdictions to which section 207A applies

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Redundancy consultation process

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