http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1978/44

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/44/section/148/1996-08-22

Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978

An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to rights of employees arising out of their employment; and certain enactments relating to the insolvency of employers; to employment tribunals; to recoupment of certain benefits; to conciliation officers; and to the Employment Appeal Tribunal.