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Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992

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  1. Introductory TextNext Match

  2. Part I Trade UnionsPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Chapter I IntroductoryPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Meaning of “trade union"Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1. Meaning of “trade union".Previous MatchNext Match

      2. The list of trade unionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2. The list of trade unions.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 3. Application to have name entered in the list.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 4. Removal of name from the list.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Certification as independent trade unionPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5. Meaning of “independent trade union".Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 6. Application for certificate of independence.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 7. Withdrawal or cancellation of certificate.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 8. Conclusive effect of Certification Officer’s decision.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9. Appeal against decision of Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Chapter II Status and property of trade unionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 10. Quasi-corporate status of trade unions.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 11. Exclusion of common law rules as to restraint of trade.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Property of trade unionPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 12. Property to be vested in trustees.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 13. Vesting of property in new trustees.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 14. Transfer of securities held in trust for trade union.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 15. Prohibition on use of funds to indemnify unlawful conduct.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 16. Remedy against trustees for unlawful use of union property.Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 17. Nominations by members of trade unions.Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 18. Payments out of union funds on death of member.Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 19. Application of certain provisions relating to industrial assurance or friendly societies.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Liability of trade unions in proceedings in tortPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 20. Liability of trade union in certain proceedings in tort.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 21. Repudiation by union of certain acts.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 22. Limit on damages awarded against trade unions in actions in tort.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Restriction on enforcement against certain propertyPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 23. Restriction on enforcement of awards against certain property.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Chapter III Trade union administrationPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Register of members’ names and addressesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 24. Duty to maintain register of members’ names and addresses.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 24ZA.Duty to provide membership audit certificatePrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 24ZB.Duty to appoint an assurerPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 24ZC.Appointment and removal of an assurerPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 24ZD.Requirements of assurer's membership audit certificatePrevious MatchNext Match

        6. 24ZE.Rights of assurerPrevious MatchNext Match

        7. 24ZF.Duty to inform the Certification OfficerPrevious MatchNext Match

        8. 24ZG.Duty of confidentialityPrevious MatchNext Match

        9. 24ZH.Power of Certification Officer to require production of documents etcPrevious MatchNext Match

        10. 24ZI.Investigations by inspectorsPrevious MatchNext Match

        11. 24ZJ.Inspectors' reports etcPrevious MatchNext Match

        12. 24ZK.Sections 24ZH and 24ZI: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        13. 24A.Securing confidentiality of register during ballots.Previous MatchNext Match

        14. 24B.Enforcement of sections 24 to 24ZC by Certification OfficerPrevious MatchNext Match

        15. 24C.Enforcement of sections 24ZH and 24ZI by Certification OfficerPrevious MatchNext Match

        16. 25. Remedy for failure: application to Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

        17. 26. Remedy for failure: application to court.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Duty to supply copy of rulesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 27. Duty to supply copy of rules.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Accounting recordsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 28. Duty to keep accounting records.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 29. Duty to keep records available for inspection.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 30. Right of access to accounting records.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 31. Remedy for failure to comply with request for access.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Annual return, accounts and auditPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 32. Annual return.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 32ZA.Details of industrial action etc to be included in annual returnPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 32ZB.Details of political expenditure to be included in annual returnPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 32ZC.Enforcement of sections 32ZA and 32ZB by Certification OfficerPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 32A.Statement to members following annual return.Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 33. Duty to appoint auditors.Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 34. Eligibility for appointment as auditor.Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 35. Appointment and removal of auditors.Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 36. Auditors’ report.Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 37. Rights of auditors.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Investigation of financial affairsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 37A. Power of Certification Officer to require production of documents etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 37B. Investigations by inspectors.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 37C. Inspectors’ reports etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 37D. Expenses of investigations.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 37E. Sections 37A and 37B: supplementary.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Members’ superannuation schemesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 38. Members’ superannuation schemes: separate fund to be maintained.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 39. Examination of proposals for new scheme.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 40. Periodical re-examination of existing schemes.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 41. Powers of the Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 42. Meaning of “appropriately qualified actuary".Previous MatchNext Match

      7. SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 43. Newly-formed trade unions.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 44. Discharge of duties in case of union having branches or sections.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 45. Offences.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 45A.Penalties and prosecution time limits.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 45B.Duty to secure positions not held by certain offenders.Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 45C.Remedies and enforcement.Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 45D. Appeals from Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Chapter IV Elections for certain positionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Duty to hold electionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 46. Duty to hold elections for certain positions.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Requirements to be satisfied with respect to electionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 47. Candidates.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 48. Election addresses.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 49. Appointment of independent scrutineer.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 50. Entitlement to vote.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 51. Voting.Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 51A.Counting of votes etc. by independent person.Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 52. Scrutineer’s report.Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 53. Uncontested elections.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Remedy for failure to comply with requirementsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 54. Remedy for failure to comply with requirements: general.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 55. Powers of Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 56. Application to court.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 56A. Appeals from Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 57. Exemption of newly-formed trade unions, &c.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 58. Exemption of certain persons nearing retirement.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 59. Period for giving effect to election.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 60. Overseas members.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 61. Other supplementary provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Chapter V Rights of trade union membersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Right to a ballot before industrial actionPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 62. Right to a ballot before industrial action.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Right not to be denied access to the courtsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 63. Right not to be denied access to the courts.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Right not to be unjustifiably disciplinedPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 64. Right not to be unjustifiably disciplined.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 65. Meaning of “unjustifiably disciplined".Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 66. Complaint of infringement of right.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 67. Further remedies for infringement of right.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Right not to suffer deduction of unauthorised or excessive union subscriptionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 68. Right not to suffer deduction of unauthorised subscriptionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 68A.Complaint of infringement of rights.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Right to terminate membership of unionPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 69. Right to terminate membership of union.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 70. Membership of constituent or affiliated organisation.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. Chapter VA Collective bargaining: recognitionPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 70A. Recognition of trade unions.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 70B. Training.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 70C. Section 70B: complaint to employment tribunal.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. Chapter VI Application of funds for political objectsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Restriction on use of funds for certain political objectsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 71. Restriction on use of funds for political objects.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 72. Political objects to which restriction applies.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 72A. Application of funds in breach of section 71.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Political resolutionPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 73. Passing and effect of political resolution.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 74. Approval of political ballot rules.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 75. Appointment of independent scrutineer.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 76. Entitlement to vote.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 77. Voting.Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 77A. Counting of votes etc. by independent person.Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 78. Scrutineer’s report.Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 79. Remedy for failure to comply with ballot rules: general.Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 80. Powers of Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 81. Application to court.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. The political fundPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 82. Rules as to political fund.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 83. Assets and liabilities of political fund.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 84. Contributions to political fund from members of the unionPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 84A.Information to members about contributing to political fundPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 85. Manner of giving effect to section 84Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Duties of employer who deducts union contributionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 86.Employer not to deduct contributions where member gives certificatePrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 87. Complaint in respect of employer’s failure.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 88. Duties of employer who deducts union contributionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. Position where political resolution ceases to have effectPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 89. Administration of political fund where no resolution in force.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 90. Discontinuance of contributions to political fund.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 91. Rules to cease to have effect.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 92. Manner of making union rules.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 93. Effect of amalgamation.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 94. Overseas members of trade union.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 95. Appeals from Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 96. Meaning of “date of the ballot".Previous MatchNext Match

    8. Chapter VII Amalgamations and similar mattersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Amalgamation or transfer of engagementsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 97. Amalgamation or transfer of engagements.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 98. Approval of instrument of amalgamation or transfer.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 99. Notice to be given to members.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 100. Requirement of ballot on resolution.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 100A. Appointment of independent scrutineer.Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 100B. Entitlement to vote.Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 100C. Voting.Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 100D. Counting of votes etc. by independent person.Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 100E. Scrutineer’s report.Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 101. Registration of instrument of amalgamation or transfer.Previous MatchNext Match

        11. 101A.Listing and certification after amalgamationPrevious MatchNext Match

        12. 101B.Supply of information by amalgamated unionPrevious MatchNext Match

        13. 102. Power to alter rules of transferee union for purposes of transfer.Previous MatchNext Match

        14. 103. Powers of Certification Officer as regards passing of resolution.Previous MatchNext Match

        15. 104. Appeal from decision of Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

        16. 105. Transfer of property on amalgamation or transfer.Previous MatchNext Match

        17. 106. Amalgamation or transfer involving Northern Ireland union.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Change of namePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 107. Change of name of trade union.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 108. General power to make regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. CHAPTER VIIA BREACH OF RULESPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 108A. Right to apply to Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 108B. Declarations and orders.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 108C. Appeals from Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. Chapter VIII Assistance for certain legal proceedingsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 109. Proceedings in relation to which assistance may be provided.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 110. Application for assistance: its consideration.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 111. Provision of assistance.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 112. Title of proceedings where assistance provided.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 113. Recovery of sums paid in case of fraud.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 114. Supplementary provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. Chapter IX Miscellaneous and general provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Further provisions with respect to ballotsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 115. Miscellaneous and general provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 116. Miscellaneous and general provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Union modernisationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 116A.Provision of money for union modernisationPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. Deduction of trade union subscriptions from wagesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 116B.Restriction on deduction of union subscriptions from wages in public sectorPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Exceptions and adaptations for certain bodiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 117. Special register bodies.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 118. Federated trade unions.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 119. Expressions relating to trade unions.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 120. Northern Ireland unions.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 121. Meaning of “the court".Previous MatchNext Match

  3. Part II Employers’ AssociationsPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. IntroductoryPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 122. Meaning of “employers’ association".Previous MatchNext Match

    2. The list of employers’ associationsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 123. The list of employers’ associations.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 124. Application to have name entered in the list.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 125. Removal of name from the list.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 126. Appeal against decision of Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Status and property of employers’ associationsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 127. Corporate or quasi-corporate status of employers’ associations.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 128. Exclusion of common law rules as to restraint of trade.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 129. Property of unincorporated employers’ associations, &c.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 130. Restriction on enforcement of awards against certain property.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Administration of employers’ associationsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 131. Administrative provisions applying to employers’ associations.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Application of funds for political objectsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 132. Application of funds for political objects.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. Amalgamations and similar mattersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 133. Amalgamations and transfers of engagements.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 134. Change of name of employers’ association.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 135. Federated employers’ associations.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 136. Meaning of “officer" of employers’ association.Previous MatchNext Match

  4. Part III Rights in relation to union membership and activitiesPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Access to employmentPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 137. Refusal of employment on grounds related to union membership.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 138. Refusal of service of employment agency on grounds related to union membership.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 139. Time limit for proceedings.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 140. Remedies.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 141. Complaint against employer and employment agency.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 142. Awards against third parties.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 143. Interpretation and other supplementary provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Contracts for supply of goods or servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 144. Union membership requirement in contract for goods or services void.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 145. Refusal to deal on union membership grounds prohibited.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. InducementsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 145A.Inducements relating to union membership or activitiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 145B.Inducements relating to collective bargainingPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 145C.Time limit for proceedingsPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 145D.Consideration of complaintPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 145E.RemediesPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 145F.Interpretation and other supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. DetrimentPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 146.Detriment on grounds related to union membership or activities.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 147. Time limit for proceedings.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 148. Consideration of complaint.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 149. Remedies.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 150. Awards against third parties.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 151. Interpretation and other supplementary provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Dismissal of employeePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 152. Dismissal of employee on grounds related to union membership or activities.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 153. Selection for redundancy on grounds related to union membership or activities.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 154.Disapplication of qualifying period and upper age limit for unfair dismissalPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 155. Matters to be disregarded in assessing contributory fault.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 156.Minimum basic award.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 157. Special award of compensation.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 158. Amount of special award.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 159. Power to increase sums by order.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 160. Awards against third parties.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 161. Application for interim relief.Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 162. Application to be promptly determined.Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 163. Procedure on hearing of application and making of order.Previous MatchNext Match

      13. 164. Order for continuation of contract of employment.Previous MatchNext Match

      14. 165. Application for variation or revocation of order.Previous MatchNext Match

      15. 166. Consequences of failure to comply with order.Previous MatchNext Match

      16. 167. Interpretation and other supplementary provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. Time off for trade union duties and activitiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 168. Time off for carrying out trade union duties.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 168A. Time off for union learning representativesPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 169. Payment for time off under section 168.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 170. Time off for trade union activities.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 171. Time limit for proceedings.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 172. Remedies.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 172A.Publication requirements in relation to facility timePrevious MatchNext Match

      8. 172B.Reserve powers in relation to facility timePrevious MatchNext Match

      9. 173. Intepretation and other supplementary provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. Right to membership of trade unionPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 174.Right not to be excluded or expelled from union.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 175.Time limit for proceedings.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 176.Remedies.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 177.Interpretation and other supplementary provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

  5. Part IV Industrial RelationsPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Chapter I Collective bargainingPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. IntroductoryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 178. Collective agreements and collective bargaining.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Enforceability of collective agreementsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 179.Whether agreement intended to be a legally enforceable contract.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 180. Effect of provisions restricting right to take industrial action.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Disclosure of information for purposes of collective bargainingPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 181. General duty of employers to disclose information.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 182. Restrictions on general duty.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 183. Complaint of failure to disclose information.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 184. Further complaint of failure to comply with declaration.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 185. Determination of claim and award.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Prohibition of union recognition requirementsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 186. Recognition requirement in contract for goods or services void.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 187. Refusal to deal on grounds of union exclusion prohibited.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Chapter II Procedure for Handling RedundanciesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Duty of employer to consult . . . representativesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 188. Duty of employer to consult . . . representatives.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 188A.(1) The requirements for the election of employee representatives under...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 189. Complaint . . . and protective award.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 190. Entitlement under protective award.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 191. Termination of employment during protected period.Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 192. Complaint by employee to employment tribunal.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Duty of employer to notify Secretary of StatePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 193. Duty of employer to notify Secretary of State of certain redundancies.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 193A.Duty of employer to notify competent authority of a vessel’s...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 194. Offence of failure to notify.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 195.Construction of references to dismissal as redundant etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 196. Construction of references to representatives.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 197. Power to vary provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 198. Power to adapt provisions in case of collective agreement.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 198A.Employees being transferred to the employer from another undertakingPrevious MatchNext Match

        6. 198B.Section 198A: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

    3. Chapter III Codes of PracticePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Codes of Practice issued by ACASPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 199. Issue of Codes of Practice by ACAS.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 200.Procedure for issue of Code by ACAS.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 201. Consequential revision of Code issued by ACAS.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 202. Revocation of Code issued by ACAS.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Codes of Practice issued by the Secretary of StatePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 203. Issue of Codes of Practice by the Secretary of State.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 204. Procedure for issue of Code by Secretary of State.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 205. Consequential revision of Code issued by Secretary of State.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 206. Revocation of Code issued by Secretary of State.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 207. Effect of failure to comply with Code.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 207A.Effect of failure to comply with Code: adjustment of awardsPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 208. Provisions of earlier Code superseded by later.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Chapter IV GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Functions of ACASPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 209. General duty to promote improvement of industrial relations.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 210. Conciliation.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 210A.Information required by ACAS for purposes of settling recognition disputesPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 211. Conciliation officers.Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 212. Arbitration.Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 212A. Arbitration scheme for unfair dismissal cases etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 212B. Dismissal procedures agreements.Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 213.Advice.Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 214. Inquiry.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Courts of inquiryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 215. Inquiry and report by court of inquiry.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 216. Constitution and proceedings of court of inquiry.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 217. Exclusion of power of arbiter to state case to Court of Session.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 218. Meaning of “trade dispute" in Part IV.Previous MatchNext Match

  6. Part V Industrial actionPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Protection of acts in contemplation or furtherance of trade disputePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 219.Protection from certain tort liabilities.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 220.Peaceful picketing.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 220A.Union supervision of picketingPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 221.Restrictions on grant of injunctions and interdicts.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Action excluded from protectionPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 222.Action to enforce trade union membership.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 223.Action taken because of dismissal for taking unofficial action.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 224.Secondary action.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 225.Pressure to impose union recognition requirement.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Requirement of ballot before action by trade unionPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 226.Requirement of ballot before action by trade union.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 226A.Notice of ballot and sample voting paper for employers.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 226B.Appointment of scrutineer.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 226C.Exclusion for small ballots.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 227.Entitlement to vote in ballot.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 228.Separate workplace ballots.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 228A.Separate workplaces: single and aggregate ballots.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 229.Voting paper.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 230.Conduct of ballot.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 231.Information as to result of ballot.Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 231A.Employers to be informed of ballot result.Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 231B.Scrutineer’s report.Previous MatchNext Match

      13. 232.Balloting of overseas members.Previous MatchNext Match

      14. 232A.Inducement of member denied entitlement to vote.Previous MatchNext Match

      15. 232B.Small accidental failures to be disregarded.Previous MatchNext Match

      16. 233.Calling of industrial action with support of ballot.Previous MatchNext Match

      17. 234.Period after which ballot ceases to be effective.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Requirement on trade union to give notice of industrial actionPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 234A.Notice to employers of industrial action.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Minimum service levels for certain servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 234B.Power of Secretary of State to specify minimum service levelsPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 234C.Work notices relating to minimum service levelsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 234D.Work notices: disclosure of informationPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 234E.Work notices: no protection if union fails to take reasonable stepsPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 234F.Regulations: consultation and supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 234G.Interpretation of terms relating to minimum service levelsPrevious MatchNext Match

    6. Construction of references to contract of employmentPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 235.Construction of references to contract of employment.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. Industrial action affecting supply of goods or services to an individualPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 235A.Industrial action affecting supply of goods or services to an individual.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 235B. Industrial actionPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 235C. Industrial actionPrevious MatchNext Match

    8. No compulsion to workPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 236.No compulsion to work.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. Loss of unfair dismissal protectionPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 237.Dismissal of those taking part in unofficial industrial action.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 238.Dismissals in connection with other industrial action.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 238A.Participation in official industrial action.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 238B.Conciliation and mediation: supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 239.Supplementary provisions relating to unfair dismissal.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. Criminal offencesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 240.Breach of contract involving injury to persons or property.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 241.Intimidation or annoyance by violence or otherwise.Previous MatchNext Match

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

      4. 243.Restriction of offence of conspiracy: Scotland.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 244.Meaning of “trade dispute" in Part V.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 245.Crown employees and contracts.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 246.Minor definitions.Previous MatchNext Match

  7. Part VI Administrative provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. ACASPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 247. ACAS.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 248. The Council of ACAS.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 249. Terms of appointment of members of Council.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 250. Remuneration, &c. of members of Council.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 251. Secretary, officers and staff of ACAS.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 251A.Fees for exercise of functions by ACAS.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 251B.Prohibition on disclosure of informationPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. 252. General financial provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 253. Annual report and accounts.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. The Certification OfficerPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 254. The Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 255. Remuneration, &c. of Certification Officer and assistants.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 256. Procedure before the Certification Officer.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 256ZA.Striking outPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 256A. Vexatious litigants.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 256B. Vexatious litigants: applications disregarded.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 256C.Investigatory powersPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. 256D.Power to impose financial penaltiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      9. 257. Custody of documents submitted under earlier legislation.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 257A.Levy payable to Certification OfficerPrevious MatchNext Match

      11. 258. Annual report and accounts.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Central Arbitration CommitteePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 259. The Central Arbitration Committee.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 260. The members of the Committee.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 261. Terms of appointment of members of Committee.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 262. Remuneration, &c. of members of Committee.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 263. Proceedings of the Committee.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 263A. Proceedings of the Committee under Schedule A1.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 264. Awards of the Committee.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 265. Annual report and accounts.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 266. Administrative provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 267..Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 268..Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 269..Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 270..Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 271..Previous MatchNext Match

    5. SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 272. Meaning of financial year.Previous MatchNext Match

  8. Part VII Miscellaneous and generalPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Crown employment, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 273. Crown employment.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 274. Armed forces.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 275. Exemption on grounds of national security.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 276. Further provision as to Crown application.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. House of Lords and House of Commons staffPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 277. House of Lords staff.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 278. House of Commons staff.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Health service practitionersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 279. Health service practitioners.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Police servicePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 280. Police service.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Excluded classes of employmentPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 281. Part-time employment.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 282. Fixed term employmentPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 283. Mariners.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 284. Share fishermen.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 285. Employment outside Great Britain.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 286. Power to make further provision as to excluded classes of employment.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. Offshore employmentPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 287. Offshore employment.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. Contracting out, &c.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 288. Restriction on contracting out.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 289. Employment governed by foreign law.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. Employment tribunal proceedingsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 290. General provisions as to conciliation.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 291. Right of appeal from industrial tribunal.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. Other supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 292. Death of employee or employer.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 292A.Extension of time limits to facilitate conciliation before institution of proceedingsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 293. Regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 294. Reciprocal arrangements with Northern Ireland.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 295. Meaning of employee and related expressions.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 296. Meaning of worker and related expressions.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 297. Associated employers.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 297A.Meaning of “voting”Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 297B.Devolved Welsh authorities

      6. 298. Minor definitions: general.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 299.Index of defined expressions.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. Final provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 300. Repeals, consequential amendments, transitional provisions and savings.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 301. Extent.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 302. Commencement.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 303. Short title.Previous MatchNext Match

  9. SCHEDULES

    1. SCHEDULE A1Previous MatchNext Match

      Collective Bargaining: RecognitionPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I RecognitionPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. IntroductionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.A trade union (or trade unions) seeking recognition to be...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 2.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 3.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Request for recognitionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 4.(1) The union or unions seeking recognition must make a...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 5.The request is not valid unless it is received by...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 6.The request is not valid unless the union (or each...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 7.(1) The request is not valid unless the employer, taken...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 8.The request is not valid unless it— Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 9.The Secretary of State may by order made by statutory...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Parties agreePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 10.(1) If before the end of the first period the...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Employer rejects requestPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 11.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) before the end of...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Negotiations failPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 12.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if— (a) the employer informs the...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. Acceptance of applicationsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 13.The CAC must give notice to the parties of receipt...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 14.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) two or more relevant...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 15.(1) This paragraph applies to these applications— Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 16.(1) If an application under paragraph 19F(5) or 11 or...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. Notice to cease consideration of applicationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 17.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC has received an...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. Appropriate bargaining unitPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 18.(1) If the CAC accepts an application under paragraph 11(2)...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 18A.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC accepts an application...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 19.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 19A.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 19B.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC has to decide...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. Union communications with workers after acceptance of applicationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 19C.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC accepts an application...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 19D.(1) An employer who is informed by the CAC under...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 19E.(1) During the initial period, the appointed person must if...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 19F.(1) If the CAC is satisfied that the employer has...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. Union recognitionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 20.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 21.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 22.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC proceeds with...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 23.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC proceeds with...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 24.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC gives notice under...Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 25.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC arranges under paragraph...Previous MatchNext Match

          7. 26.(1) An employer who is informed by the CAC under...Previous MatchNext Match

          8. 27.(1) If the CAC is satisfied that the employer has...Previous MatchNext Match

          9. 27A.(1) Each of the parties informed by the CAC under...Previous MatchNext Match

          10. 27B.(1) A party may complain to the CAC that another...Previous MatchNext Match

          11. 27C.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC decides that a...Previous MatchNext Match

          12. 27D.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...Previous MatchNext Match

          13. 27E.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...Previous MatchNext Match

          14. 27F.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC gives a notice...Previous MatchNext Match

          15. 28.(1) This paragraph applies if the holding of a ballot...Previous MatchNext Match

          16. 29.(1) As soon as is reasonably practicable after the CAC...Previous MatchNext Match

          17. 30.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...Previous MatchNext Match

          18. 31.(1) This paragraph applies if an application for assistance is...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. Method not carried outPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 32.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC issues a...Previous MatchNext Match

        12. General provisions about admissibilityPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 33.An application under paragraph 11 or 12 is not admissible...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 34.An application under paragraph 11 or 12 is not admissible...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 35.(1) An application under paragraph 11 or 12 is not...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 36.(1) An application under paragraph 11 or 12 is not...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 37.(1) This paragraph applies to an application made by more...Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 38.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts a...Previous MatchNext Match

          7. 39.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC accepts a relevant...Previous MatchNext Match

          8. 40.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...Previous MatchNext Match

          9. 41.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...Previous MatchNext Match

          10. 42.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of paragraphs 39...Previous MatchNext Match

          11. 43.(1) Paragraphs 44 to 50 apply if the CAC has...Previous MatchNext Match

          12. 44.(1) The application in question is invalid if the CAC...Previous MatchNext Match

          13. 45.The application in question is invalid unless the CAC decides...Previous MatchNext Match

          14. 46.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...Previous MatchNext Match

          15. 47.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC accepts an application...Previous MatchNext Match

          16. 48.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...Previous MatchNext Match

          17. 49.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...Previous MatchNext Match

          18. 50.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of paragraphs 47...Previous MatchNext Match

        13. Competing applicationsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 51.(1) For the purposes of this paragraph— Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Voluntary RecognitionPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Agreements for recognitionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 52.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Other interpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 53.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 54.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Determination of type of agreementPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 55.(1) This paragraph applies if one or more of the...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Termination of agreement for recognitionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 56.(1) The employer may not terminate an agreement for recognition...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 57.(1) If an agreement for recognition is terminated, as from...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Application to CAC to specify methodPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 58.(1) This paragraph applies if the parties make an agreement...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 59.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the parties to an...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 60.(1) This paragraph applies if an application for assistance is...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 61.(1) An application to the CAC is not admissible unless—...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. CAC’s response to applicationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 62.(1) The CAC must give notice to the parties of...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 63.(1) If the CAC accepts an application it must try...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Part III Changes affecting bargaining unitPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. IntroductionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 64.(1) This Part of this Schedule applies if— Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 65.References in this Part of this Schedule to the parties...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Either party believes unit no longer appropriatePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 66.(1) This paragraph applies if the employer believes or the...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 67.(1) An application under paragraph 66 is not admissible unless...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 68.(1) The CAC must give notice to the parties of...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 69.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC gives notice...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 70.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC gives notice...Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 71.If the CAC gives notice under paragraph 70 of a...Previous MatchNext Match

          7. 72.Paragraph 82 applies if the CAC gives notice under paragraph...Previous MatchNext Match

          8. 73.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the parties agree under...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Employer believes unit has ceased to existPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 74.(1) If the employer— (a) believes that the original unit...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 75.(1) Paragraph 76 applies if— (a) the CAC gives notice...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 76.(1) The CAC must give notice to the parties of...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 77.(1) If the CAC accepts an application it— Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 78.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC gives notice...Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 79.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC gives notice...Previous MatchNext Match

          7. 80.Paragraph 82 applies if the CAC gives notice under paragraph...Previous MatchNext Match

          8. 81.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the parties agree under...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Position where CAC decides new unitPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 82.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC gives notice under...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 83.(1) This paragraph applies if in the CAC’s opinion the...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 84.(1) This paragraph applies if in the CAC’s opinion the...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 85.(1) If the CAC’s opinion is not that mentioned in...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 86.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC decides under paragraph...Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 87.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC decides both...Previous MatchNext Match

          7. 88.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC decides both...Previous MatchNext Match

          8. 89.(1) If the CAC gives notice under paragraph 87(3) or...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Residual workersPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 90.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC decides an...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 91.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC has proceeded...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. Applications under this PartPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 92.(1) An application to the CAC under this Part of...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. Withdrawal of applicationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 93.(1) If an application under paragraph 66 or 75 is...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. Meaning of collective bargainingPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 94.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. Method of collective bargainingPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 95.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Part IV Derecognition: GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. IntroductionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 96.(1) This Part of this Schedule applies if the CAC...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 97.For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule the...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 98.References in this Part of this Schedule to the parties...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Employer employs fewer than 21 workersPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 99.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the employer believes that...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 99A.(1) A notice given for the purposes of paragraph 99(2)...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 100.(1) If an employer gives notice for the purposes of...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 101.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC gives notice...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 102.(1) The CAC must give notice to the parties of...Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 103.(1) If the CAC accepts an application it— Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Employer’s request to end arrangementsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 104.(1) This paragraph and paragraphs 105 to 111 apply if...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 105.(1) If before the end of the first period the...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 106.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) before the end of...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 107.(1) This paragraph applies if — (a) the union informs...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 108.(1) An application under paragraph 106 or 107 is not...Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 109.(1) An application under paragraph 106 or 107 is not...Previous MatchNext Match

          7. 110.(1) An application under paragraph 106 or 107 is not...Previous MatchNext Match

          8. 111.(1) The CAC must give notice to the parties of...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Workers’ application to end arrangementsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 112.(1) A worker or workers falling within the bargaining unit...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 113.(1) An application under paragraph 112 is not admissible if—...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 114.(1) An application under paragraph 112 is not admissible unless...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 115.(1) The CAC must give notice to the worker (or...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 116.(1) If the CAC accepts the application, in the negotiation...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Ballot on derecognitionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 117.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC accepts an application...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 118.(1) An employer who is informed by the CAC under...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 119.(1) If the CAC is satisfied that the employer has...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 119A.(1) Each of the parties informed by the CAC under...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 119B.(1) A party may complain to the CAC that another...Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 119C.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC decides that a...Previous MatchNext Match

          7. 119D.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...Previous MatchNext Match

          8. 119E.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration...Previous MatchNext Match

          9. 119F.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC makes arrangements under...Previous MatchNext Match

          10. 119G.(1) Paragraphs 119A to 119C, 119E and 119F apply in...Previous MatchNext Match

          11. 119H.(1) This paragraph applies in relation to an application under...Previous MatchNext Match

          12. 119I.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a ballot has been...Previous MatchNext Match

          13. 120.(1) This paragraph applies if the holding of a ballot...Previous MatchNext Match

          14. 121.(1) As soon as is reasonably practicable after the CAC...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Part V Derecognition where recognition automaticPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. IntroductionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 122.(1) This Part of this Schedule applies if— Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 123.(1) This Part of this Schedule also applies if— Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 124.(1) This Part of this Schedule also applies if the...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 125.For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule the...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 126.References in this Part of this Schedule to the parties...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Employer’s request to end arrangementsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 127.(1) The employer may after the relevant date request the...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 128.(1) If before the end of the negotiation period the...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 129.(1) An application under paragraph 128 is not admissible unless—...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 130.(1) An application under paragraph 128 is not admissible if—...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 131.(1) An application under paragraph 128 is not admissible unless...Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 132.(1) The CAC must give notice to the parties of...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Ballot on derecognitionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 133.(1) Paragraph 117 applies if the CAC accepts an application...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Part VI Derecognition where union not independentPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. IntroductionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 134.(1) This Part of this Schedule applies if— Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 135.In this Part of this Schedule— (a) references to the...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 136.The meaning of collective bargaining given by section 178(1) shall...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Workers’ application to end arrangementsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 137.(1) A worker or workers falling within the bargaining unit...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 138.An application under paragraph 137 is not admissible if the...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 139.(1) An application under paragraph 137 is not admissible unless...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 140.An application under paragraph 137 is not admissible if the...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 141.(1) The CAC must give notice to the worker (or...Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 142.(1) If the CAC accepts the application, in the negotiation...Previous MatchNext Match

          7. 143.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...Previous MatchNext Match

          8. 144.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC is subsequently satisfied...Previous MatchNext Match

          9. 145.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC is subsequently satisfied...Previous MatchNext Match

          10. 146.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Ballot on derecognitionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 147.(1) Paragraph 117 applies if— (a) the CAC accepts an...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Derecognition: other casesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 148.(1) This paragraph applies if as a result of a...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Part VII Loss of independencePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. IntroductionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 149.(1) This Part of this Schedule applies if the CAC...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 150.(1) This Part of this Schedule also applies if— Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 151.References in this Part of this Schedule to the parties...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Loss of certificatePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 152.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) only one union is...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Certificate re-issuedPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 153.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) only one union is...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. MiscellaneousPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 154.Parts III to VI of this Schedule shall not apply...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 155.If— (a) by virtue of paragraph 153 the bargaining arrangements...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. Part VIII DetrimentPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. DetrimentPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 156.(1) A worker has a right not to be subjected...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 157.(1) An employment tribunal shall not consider a complaint under...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 158.On a complaint under paragraph 156 it shall be for...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 159.(1) If the employment tribunal finds that a complaint under...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 160.(1) If the employment tribunal finds that a complaint under...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. DismissalPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 161.(1) For the purposes of Part X of the Employment...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Selection for redundancyPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 162.For the purposes of Part X of the Employment Rights...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Employees with fixed-term contractsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 163.Section 197(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (fixed-term contracts)...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Exclusion of requirement as to qualifying periodPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 164.Sections 108 and 109 of the Employment Rights Act 1996...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. Meaning of worker’s contractPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 165.References in this Part of this Schedule to a worker’s...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. Part IX GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Rights of appeal against demands for costsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 165A.(1) This paragraph applies where a demand has been made...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Power to amendPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 166.(1) This paragraph applies if the CAC represents to the...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 166A.(1) This paragraph applies in relation to any provision of...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 166B.(1) The Secretary of State may by order provide that,...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. GuidancePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 167.(1) The Secretary of State may issue guidance to the...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Method of conducting collective bargainingPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 168.(1) After consulting ACAS the Secretary of State may by...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Directions about certain applicationsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 169.(1) The Secretary of State may make to the CAC...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. Effect of union amalgamations and transfers of engagementsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 169A.(1) The Secretary of State may by order make provision...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. Effect of change of identity of employerPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 169B.(1) The Secretary of State may by order make provision...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. Orders under paragraphs 169A and 169B: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 169C.(1) An order under paragraph 169A or 169B may— Previous MatchNext Match

        9. Directions about certain applicationsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 169.(1) The Secretary of State may make to the CAC...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. Notice of declarationsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 170.(1) If the CAC issues a declaration under this Schedule...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. Supply of information to CACPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 170A.(1) The CAC may, if it considers it necessary to...Previous MatchNext Match

        12. CAC’s general dutyPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 171.In exercising functions under this Schedule in any particular case...Previous MatchNext Match

        13. “Pay” and other matters subject to collective bargainingPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 171A.(1) In this Schedule “ pay ” does not include...Previous MatchNext Match

        14. General interpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 172.(1) References in this Schedule to the CAC are to...Previous MatchNext Match

    2. SCHEDULE A2Previous MatchNext Match

      Tribunal jurisdictions to which section 207A appliesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. ... ... ... Section 145A of this Act (inducements relating...Previous MatchNext Match

    3. SCHEDULE A3Previous MatchNext Match

      Certification Officer: investigatory powersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. IntroductionPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) The following are “ relevant obligations ” for the...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Power of Certification Officer to require production of documents etcPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) If the Certification Officer thinks there is good reason...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Investigation by inspectorsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) If the Certification Officer has reasonable grounds to suspect...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Inspectors' reports etcPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) An inspector or inspectors appointed under paragraph 3— Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Enforcement of paragraphs 2 and 3 by Certification OfficerPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) Where the Certification Officer is satisfied that a trade...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) Nothing in this Schedule requires or authorises anyone to...Previous MatchNext Match

    4. SCHEDULE A4Previous MatchNext Match

      Certification Officer: power to impose financial penaltiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. IntroductionPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) In this Schedule “ enforcement order ” means an...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Power to impose financial penaltiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) Where the Certification Officer— (a) makes an enforcement order,...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Enforcement of conditional penalty orderPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) This paragraph applies where the Certification Officer has made...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. RepresentationsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.Before making a penalty order or a conditional penalty order,...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. AppealsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.A person in default may appeal to the Employment Appeal...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Amount of penaltyPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) The amount specified in a penalty order or a...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Early or late payment, and enforcementPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7.(1) In relation to orders under this Schedule requiring payment...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. RegulationsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8.(1) Regulations may make provision that is incidental or supplementary...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. Payment of penalties etc into Consolidated FundPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9.The Certification Officer shall pay into the Consolidated Fund amounts...Previous MatchNext Match

    5. SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match

      RepealsPrevious MatchNext Match

    6. SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match

      Consequential amendmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c.13)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1. Consequential amendmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Transport Act 1968 (c.73)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 2. Consequential amendmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. ...Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) The Equal Pay Act 1970 is amended as follows....Previous MatchNext Match

      4. House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c.24)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) The House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 is amended...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Social Security Pensions Act 1975 (c.60)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 5. Consequential amendmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (c.65)Previous MatchNext Match

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