UK Statutory Instrument 2021 United Kingdom

The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order 2021

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HSE

What's here

1 compliance obligation

Who this Act binds

Plus 1 non-business duty on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.

What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

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Amendment of Section 49

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Tribunal must cap compensation for workers dismissed over health and safety Tribunal / Court
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Citation and Commencement

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Amendments to the Employment Rights Act 1996

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Amendment of Section 44

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Amendment of Section 48

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Amendment of Section 49

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Amendment of Section 205

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Transitional and Saving Provision

Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

HSE

Health and Safety Executive

Workplace health, safety, and welfare regulation across all industries. Enforces the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related regulations. Investigates …

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