SCHEDULES
F1C1C2SCHEDULE A1 Collective Bargaining: Recognition
Sch. A1 (paras. 1-173) applied (14.8.2000) by S.I. 2000/1282, art. 2(5)(a)
Sch. A1 modified (temp. from 6.4.2005) by The Employment Relations Act 2004 (Commencement No.3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/872), arts. 4, 21, Sch. (with arts. 6-21)
Part I Recognition
Appropriate bargaining unit
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1
This paragraph applies if—
a
the CAC accepts an application under paragraph 11(2) or 12(2),
b
during the appropriate period (defined by paragraph 18), the CAC is requested by the union (or unions) to make a decision under this paragraph, and
c
the CAC is, either at the time the request is made or at a later time during the appropriate period, of the opinion that the employer has failed to comply with the duty imposed by paragraph 18A.
2
Within the decision period, the CAC must decide whether the proposed bargaining unit is appropriate.
3
If the CAC decides that the proposed bargaining unit is not appropriate, it must also decide within the decision period a bargaining unit which is appropriate.
4
The decision period is—
a
the period of 10 working days starting with the day after the day on which the request is made, or
b
such longer period (so starting) as the CAC may specify to the parties by notice containing reasons for the extension.
Sch. A1 (paras. 1-173) inserted (6.6.2000) by 1999 c. 26, s. 1(3), Sch. 1; S.I. 2000/1338, art. 2(d)