What CAC does
Independent statutory body adjudicating on statutory trade-union recognition, disclosure of information for collective bargaining, and disputes arising under the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004, European Works Council Regulations and equivalent transnational frameworks.
Sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). Decisions appealable to the Employment Appeal Tribunal on points of law.
Contact CAC
- enquiries@cac.gov.uk
- Phone
- 0207 904 2301
Official guidance from CAC
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Trade union recognition for employers (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Statutory Recognition – Guidance on Part I of Schedule A1 (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
European Public Limited Company (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Code of Practice (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Unfair Practice (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
The Information and Consultation Regulations (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Statutory Recognition - Guide for the Parties on Parts IV and V of Schedule A1 (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Guide to Disclosure of Information (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
View all 17 guidance documents (opens in a new tab)
Legal framework
Legislation that CAC directly enforces.
Secondary legislation
- Coverage area
- Great Britain — England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland may have separate arrangements.