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Skip to main contentSkip to navigationlegislation.gov.ukThe National ArchivesHelpSite MapAccessibilityContact UsCymraegHomeAbout UsBrowse LegislationNew LegislationChanges To LegislationSearch LegislationSearch LegislationTitle: (or keywords in the title)Year:Number:Type:All Legislation (excluding draft)All Primary Legislation UK Public General Acts UK Local Acts Acts of the Scottish Parliament Acts of the National Assembly for Wales Measures of the National Assembly for Wales Church Measures Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly Acts of the Old Scottish Parliament Acts of the English Parliament Acts of the Old Irish Parliament Acts of the Parliament of Great Britain Northern Ireland Orders in Council Measures of the Northern Ireland Assembly Acts of the Northern Ireland ParliamentAll Secondary Legislation UK Statutory Instruments Wales Statutory Instruments Scottish Statutory Instruments Northern Ireland Statutory Rules Church Instruments UK Ministerial Orders UK Statutory Rules and OrdersAll Draft Legislation UK Draft Statutory Instruments Scottish Draft Statutory Instruments Northern Ireland Draft Statutory RulesAll Impact Assessments UK Impact AssessmentsSearchAdvanced SearchEmployment Relations Act 2004You are here:2004 c. 24Whole ActTable of ContentsContentExplanatory NotesMore ResourcesPreviousNextPlain ViewPrint OptionsWhat VersionLatest available (Revised)Original (As enacted)Latest with prospectiveAdvanced FeaturesShow Geographical Extent(e.g. England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)Show Timeline of ChangesOpening OptionsOpen whole ActOpen Act without schedulesOpen Schedules onlyMore ResourcesOriginal Print PDFView moreStatus:Point in time view latest with prospective.This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective.StatusThe term provision is used to describe a definable element in a piece of legislation that has legislative effect – such as a Part, Chapter or section. A version of a provision is prospective either: where the provision (Part, has never come into force or; where the text of the provision is subject to change, but no date has yet been appointed by the appropriate person or body for those changes to come into force. Commencement Orders listed in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ box as not yet applied may bring this prospective version into force.Changes to legislation:There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Employment Relations Act 2004. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.Changes to LegislationChanges and effects yet to be applied by the editorial team are only applicable when viewing the latest version or prospective version of legislation. They are therefore not accessible when viewing legislation as at a specific point in time. To view the ‘Changes to Legislation’ information for this provision return to the latest version view using the options provided in the ‘What Version’ box above.E+W+S+N.I.Employment Relations Act 20042004 CHAPTER 24An Act to amend the law relating to the recognition of trade unions and the taking of industrial action; to make provision about means of voting in ballots under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992; to amend provisions of that Act relating to rights of members and non-members of trade unions and to make other provision about rights of trade union members, employees and workers; to make further provision concerning the enforcement of legislation relating to minimum wages; to make further provision about proceedings before and appeals from the Certification Officer; to make further provision about the amalgamation of trade unions; to make provision facilitating the administration of trade unions and the carrying out by them of their functions; and for connected purposes.[16th September 2004]Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—
Part 1 E+W+SUnion recognition1Application for decision on whether proposed bargaining unit is appropriateE+W+S(1)In paragraph 11(2) of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act (application to CAC where employer fails to respond to or rejects request for recognition), for paragraph (a) substitute—
6Circumstances in which the CAC must arrange a ballotE+W+S(1)In paragraph 22(4) of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act (qualifying conditions requiring the CAC to hold a ballot of workers in bargaining unit), for paragraph (b) substitute—
7Power of the CAC to extend notification periodE+W+SIn paragraph 24 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act (notification to halt arrangements for ballot), for sub-paragraph (5) substitute—
8Postal votes for workers absent from ballot at workplaceE+W+S(1)In paragraph 25 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act (recognition ballots), after sub-paragraph (6) insert—
9Additional duties on employers informed of ballotsE+W+S(1)Paragraph 26 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act (duties of employer informed of requirement to arrange ballot on recognition etc) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (4).
(2)In sub-paragraph (1) for “three” substitute “ five ”.
(5)In paragraph 27(1) of that Schedule (remedial order in case of employer’s failure to comply with duties under paragraph 26) for “three duties imposed” substitute “ duties imposed on him ”.
(7)In sub-paragraph (1) for “three” substitute “ five ”.
(10)In paragraph 119(1) of that Schedule (remedial order in case of employer’s failure to comply with duties under paragraph 118) for “three duties imposed” substitute “ duties imposed on him ”.
10Unfair practices in relation to recognition ballotsE+W+S(1)After paragraph 27 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act insert—
(3)In each of sub-paragraphs (5)(a) and (6)(a) of paragraph 24 for “10 working days” substitute “ 5 working days ”.
11Application where agreement does not cover pay, hours and holidaysE+W+SIn each of paragraphs 35(2)(b) and 44(2)(b) of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act (application neither inadmissible nor invalid by reason of existing agreement if the agreement does not include certain matters) for “pay, hours or holidays” substitute “ all of the following: pay, hours and holidays (“the core topics”) ”.
12Employer’s notice to end bargaining arrangementsE+W+S(1)Paragraph 99 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act (employer’s notice to bring bargaining arrangements to an end on grounds that fewer than 21 workers employed) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).
13Unfair practices in relation to derecognition ballotsE+W+S(1)After paragraph 119 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act insert—
14Appeals against demands for costsE+W+SIn Part 9 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act, before paragraph 166 (and before the cross-heading immediately preceding that paragraph) insert—
“Rights of appeal against demands for costs165A(1)This paragraph applies where a demand has been made under paragraph 19E(3), 28(4) or 120(4).
15Power to amend Schedule A1 to the 1992 ActE+W+S(1)Paragraph 166 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act (power of Secretary of State to amend that Schedule) is amended as follows.
(3)In sub-paragraph (3), for “this paragraph” substitute “ sub-paragraph (2)(b) ”.
16Means of communicating with workersE+W+SAfter paragraph 166 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act insert—
17Unfair practices: power to make provision about periods before notice of ballotE+W+SAfter paragraph 166A of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act (which is inserted by section 16) insert—
18Power to make provision about effect of amalgamations etc.E+W+SAfter paragraph 169 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act insert—
“Effect of union amalgamations and transfers of engagements169A(1)The Secretary of State may by order make provision for any case where—
Effect of change of identity of employer169B(1)The Secretary of State may by order make provision for any case where—
Orders under paragraphs 169A and 169B: supplementary169C(1)An order under paragraph 169A or 169B may—
19Information about union membership and employment in bargaining unitE+W+SAfter paragraph 170 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act insert—
“Supply of information to CAC170A(1)The CAC may, if it considers it necessary to do so to enable or assist it to exercise any of its functions under this Schedule, exercise any or all of the powers conferred in sub-paragraphs (2) to (4).
(a)falls within a bargaining unit (“his bargaining unit”) and
(b)has made an application under paragraph 112 or 137 to have bargaining arrangements ended;
20“Pay” and other matters subject to collective bargainingE+W+SAfter paragraph 171 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act insert—
“ “Pay” and other matters subject to collective bargaining171A(1)In this Schedule “pay” does not include terms relating to a person’s membership of or rights under, or his employer’s contributions to—
21Information required by ACAS for ballots and ascertaining union membershipE+W+SAfter section 210 of the 1992 Act insert—
“210AInformation required by ACAS for purposes of settling recognition disputes(1)This section applies where ACAS is exercising its functions under section 210 with a view to bringing about a settlement of a recognition dispute.
Part 2 E+W+SLaw relating to industrial action22Information about employees to be balloted on industrial actionE+W+S(1)Section 226A of the 1992 Act (notice of ballot and sample voting paper for employers) is amended as follows.
23Entitlement to vote in ballot on industrial actionE+W+SIn section 227(1) of the 1992 Act (entitlement to vote in ballot on industrial action) after “induced” insert “ by the union ”.
24Inducement of members not accorded entitlement to voteE+W+S(1)In section 232B of the 1992 Act (small accidental failures to comply with certain provisions in relation to industrial action ballot to be disregarded)—
25Information about employees to be contained in notice of industrial actionE+W+S(1)Section 234A of the 1992 Act (notice to employers of industrial action) is amended as follows.
26Dismissal where employees taking protected industrial action locked outE+W+S(1)Section 238A of the 1992 Act (dismissal in connection with participation in official industrial action) is amended as follows.
27Date of dismissalE+W+S(1)Section 238A of the 1992 Act is also amended as follows.
28Dismissal after end of protected periodE+W+S(1)In section 238A(6) of the 1992 Act (dismissal after end of protected period), after paragraph (d) insert—
“238BConciliation and mediation: supplementary provisions(1)The matters referred to in subsection (6)(e) of section 238A are those specified in subsections (2) to (5); and references in this section to “the service provider” are to any person who provided a service mentioned in subsection (6)(c) or (d) of that section.
Part 3 E+W+S+N.I.Rights of trade union members, workers and employeesInducements and detriments in respect of membership etc. of independent trade unionE+W+S29Inducements relating to union membership or activitiesE+W+SAfter section 145 of the 1992 Act insert—
“InducementsE+W+S145AInducements relating to union membership or activities(1)A worker has the right not to have an offer made to him by his employer for the sole or main purpose of inducing the worker—
145CTime limit for proceedingsAn employment tribunal shall not consider a complaint under section 145A or 145B unless it is presented—
145DConsideration of complaint(1)On a complaint under section 145A it shall be for the employer to show what was his sole or main purpose in making the offer.
145ERemedies(1)Subsections (2) and (3) apply where the employment tribunal finds that a complaint under section 145A or 145B is well-founded.
145FInterpretation and other supplementary provisions(1)References in sections 145A to 145E to being or becoming a member of a trade union include references—
(b)in relation to a former worker, the person for whom he worked.
30Extension of protection against detriment for union membership etc.E+W+S(1)Section 146 of the 1992 Act (action short of dismissal on grounds related to union membership or activities) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (6).
31Detriment for use of union services or refusal of inducementE+W+S(1)Section 146 of the 1992 Act (action short of dismissal on grounds related to union membership or activities) is also amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (4).
32Dismissal for use of union services or refusal of inducementE+W+S(1)Section 152 of the 1992 Act (dismissal on grounds related to union membership or activities) is amended as follows.
Exclusion and expulsion from trade unionsE+W+S33Exclusion or expulsion from trade union attributable to conductE+W+S(1)Section 174 of the 1992 Act (right not to be excluded or expelled from trade union) is amended as follows.
34Applications no longer to be made to Employment Appeal TribunalE+W+S(1)Section 67 of the 1992 Act (compensation for infringement of right not to be unjustifiably disciplined) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (6).
Other rights of workers and employeesE+W+S+N.I.35Disapplication of qualifying period and upper age limit for unfair dismissalE+W+SFor section 154 of the 1992 Act substitute—
“154Disapplication of qualifying period and upper age limit for unfair dismissalSections 108(1) and 109(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (qualifying period and upper age limit for unfair dismissal protection) do not apply to a dismissal which by virtue of section 152 or 153 is regarded as unfair for the purposes of Part 10 of that Act.”
36National security: powers of employment tribunalsE+W+SFor subsection (6) of section 10 of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (c. 17)(procedure regulations in relation to cases involving issues of national security) substitute—
37Role of companion at disciplinary or grievance hearingE+W+S(1)For subsection (2) of section 10 of the Employment Relations Act 1999 (c. 26) duty of employers to permit workers to be accompanied at disciplinary and grievance hearings) substitute—
38Extension of jurisdiction of Employment Appeal TribunalE+W+SIn section 21(1) of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (c. 17) (proceedings from which appeal lies to Employment Appeal Tribunal), for paragraphs (ff) and (g) substitute—
39Ways in which provision conferring rights on individuals may be madeE+W+S(1)Section 23 of the Employment Relations Act 1999 (c. 26) (power to confer on individuals of a specified description rights conferred by certain enactments) is amended as follows.
40Protection of employees in respect of jury serviceE+W+S(1)In Part 5 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18) (protection from suffering detriment in employment), before section 44 (but after the cross-heading immediately preceding that section) insert—
“43MJury service(1)An employee has the right not to be subjected to any detriment by any act, or any deliberate failure to act, by his employer on the ground that the employee—
“98BJury service(1)An employee who is dismissed shall be regarded for the purposes of this Part as unfairly dismissed if the reason (or, if more than one, the principal reason) for the dismissal is that the employee—
41Flexible workingE+W+S(1)In section 237(1A)(a) of the 1992 Act (cases where employee may complain of unfair dismissal despite participation in unofficial industrial action)—
42Information and consultation: Great BritainE+W+S(1)The Secretary of State may make regulations for the purpose of conferring on employees of an employer to whom the regulations apply, or on representatives of those employees, rights—
43Information and consultation: Northern IrelandN.I.(1)The Department for Employment and Learning may make regulations for the purpose of conferring on employees of an employer to whom the regulations apply, or on representatives of those employees, rights—
Part 4 E+W+SEnforcement of minimum wage legislation44Information supplied by worker and employerE+W+SAfter section 16 of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (c. 39) insert—
“16ADisclosure of information by officers(1)Subsection (2) applies to information obtained for the purposes of the relevant legislation by an enforcement officer so far as that information relates to an identifiable worker or agency worker.
(a)an officer acting for the purposes of this Act, whether by virtue of paragraph (a) or (b) of section 13(1) above;
(b)an officer acting for the purposes of the Agricultural Wages Act 1948; or
(c)an officer acting for the purposes of the Agricultural Wages (Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977;
(a)in relation to an enforcement officer acting for the purposes of this Act, this Act;
(b)in relation to an enforcement officer acting for the purposes of the Agricultural Wages Act 1948, that Act; and
(c)in relation to an enforcement officer acting for the purposes of the Agricultural Wages (Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977, that Order.”
45Enforcement noticesE+W+S(1)Section 19 of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (c. 39) (enforcement notices) is amended as follows.
(3)In subsection (3) for “The same” substitute “ An ”.
46Withdrawal and replacement of, and appeals against, noticesE+W+S(1)After section 22 of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 insert—
“22AWithdrawal of enforcement notice(1)Where an enforcement notice has been served (and has not already been withdrawn or rescinded), an officer acting for the purposes of this Act may withdraw the enforcement notice by serving notice of the withdrawal on the employer.
22BReplacement of enforcement notice(1)This section applies if an officer withdraws an enforcement notice.
22CEffect of replacement on penalties where section 22A(3) not applied(1)If an enforcement notice is withdrawn and a new enforcement notice is served in accordance with section 22B, this section applies unless the notice withdrawing the old enforcement notice states that section 22A(3) applies.
22DEffect of replacement on appeals and civil proceedings where section 22A(3) not applied(1)If an enforcement notice is withdrawn and a new enforcement notice is served in accordance with section 22B, this section applies unless the notice withdrawing the old enforcement notice states that section 22A(3) applies.
22EWithdrawal of penalty notice(1)Where a penalty notice has been served on a person (“the employer”) (and has not already been withdrawn or rescinded), an officer acting for the purposes of this Act may withdraw the penalty notice if he is of the opinion—
22FReplacement of penalty notice with notice imposing lower penalty(1)This section applies if a penalty notice is withdrawn because the officer is of the opinion mentioned in section 22E(1)(b) or (c).
(a)in sub-paragraph (ii), for “incorrect;” substitute “ too great; or ”; and
(enforcement of agricultural wages legislation in England and Wales and Northern Ireland respectively), for “22” substitute “ 22F ”.
47Enforcement officers for agricultural wages legislationE+W+S(1)Before section 12 of the Agricultural Wages Act 1948 (in this section referred to as “the 1948 Act”) insert—
“11AAppointment of officers(1)The Secretary of State—
(a)for the sidenote substitute “ Powers of officers ”;
(c)in each of subsections (3), (4), (5) and (5A), for “so appointed” substitute “ acting for the purposes of this Act ”.
Part 5 E+W+SThe Certification Officer48Striking out by Certification Officer of applications or complaintsE+W+SAfter section 256 of the 1992 Act, insert—
“256ZAStriking out(1)At any stage of proceedings on an application or complaint made to the Certification Officer, he may—
49Restriction of proceedings orders: proceedings before Certification OfficerE+W+S(1)Section 33 of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (c. 17) (restriction of proceedings orders) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (7).
50Amalgamations: approval, listing and certificationE+W+S(1)In section 98 of the 1992 Act (approval of instrument of amalgamation or transfer) for subsection (2) substitute—
“101AListing and certification after amalgamation(1)Subsection (2) applies if when an instrument of amalgamation is registered by the Certification Officer under this Chapter each of the amalgamating unions is entered in the list of trade unions.
101BSupply of information by amalgamated union(1)If an instrument of amalgamation is registered under this Chapter by the Certification Officer and the amalgamated union is entered in the list of trade unions in accordance with section 101A, that union shall send to him, in such manner and form as he may require—
(5)In section 299 of that Act (index of defined terms), at the appropriate place insert— “certificate of independencesection 298.”(6)In each of paragraphs 6, 35(4)(a), 44(4)(a), 60(4), 134(1)(b) and 138 of Schedule A1 to that Act (requirements for union to be independent) for the words “under section 6 that it is independent” substitute “ of independence ”.
51Restriction of grounds of appeal from Certification OfficerE+W+S(1)In section 9 of the 1992 Act (appeal against decision of Certification Officer relating to the list of trade unions or a certificate of independence)—
Part 6 E+W+SMiscellaneous52Additional case in which election for president of union not requiredE+W+S(1)Section 46 of the 1992 Act (requirement to hold elections for certain positions in trade unions) is amended as follows.
(4)In subsection (5), at the beginning, insert “ In subsection (4) ”.
53Removal of rule preventing appointment of body corporate as auditorE+W+S(1)In section 34(5) of the 1992 Act (persons not to act as auditor of a trade union), omit paragraph (c).
54Means of voting in ballots and electionsE+W+S(1)The Secretary of State may by order provide, in relation to any description of ballot or election authorised or required by the 1992 Act, that any ballot or election of that description is to be conducted by such one or more permissible means as the responsible person determines.
55Provision of money for trade union modernisationE+W+S(1)Before section 117 of the 1992 Act (and before the cross-heading immediately preceding that section) insert—
“Union modernisationE+W+S116AProvision of money for union modernisation(1)The Secretary of State may provide money to a trade union to enable or assist it to do any or all of the following—
Part 7 E+W+S+N.I.Supplementary provisions56Meaning of “the 1992 Act”E+W+SIn this Act “the 1992 Act” means the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52).
57Minor and consequential amendments and repealsE+W+S(1)Schedule 1 (which makes minor and consequential amendments) has effect.
SCHEDULESSection 57(1)SCHEDULE 1E+W+SMinor and consequential amendmentsAgricultural Wages Act 1948E+W+S1In section 15A of the Agricultural Wages Act 1948 (c. 47) (disclosure of information obtained by officers acting for the purposes of the 1998 Act), after subsection (5) insert—E+W+S“(5A)Nothing in this section prevents a disclosure in accordance with section 16A of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998.”
Agricultural Wages (Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977E+W+S2In Article 11A of the Agricultural Wages (Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (S.I. 1977/2151 (N.I. 22)) (disclosure of information obtained by officers acting for the purposes of the 1998 Act), after paragraph (5) add—E+W+S“(6)Nothing in this Article prevents a disclosure in accordance with section 16A of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998.”
The 1992 ActE+W+S3In section 19 of the 1992 Act (application of certain provisions relating to friendly societies to trade unions), omit subsection (4).E+W+S4In section 41(3) of the 1992 Act (date of next re-examination of superannuation scheme where exemption revoked by Certification Officer), for “(1)(b)” substitute “ (2) ”.E+W+S5In section 54(3) of the 1992 Act (time limit for applications under section 55 or 56 of that Act), for “No such application” substitute “ Where an election has been held, no application under those sections with respect to that election ”.E+W+S6In section 82 of the 1992 Act (rules as to a union’s political fund), for subsection (4) substitute—E+W+S“(4A)Where an order has been made under this section, any person who is a member of the union and was a member at the time it was made is entitled to enforce obedience to the order as if he had made the complaint on which it was made.
7In section 103 of the 1992 Act (complaints as regards passing of resolution on amalgamation or transfer of engagements), in subsection (8), for “application” substitute “ complaint ”.E+W+S8In section 146 of the 1992 Act (action short of dismissal on grounds related to union membership or activities), in each of subsections (1), (3) and (4), for “the purpose” substitute “ the sole or main purpose ”.E+W+S9In section 148 of the 1992 Act (consideration of complaint), in subsection (1), for “the purpose” substitute “ what was the sole or main purpose ”.E+W+S10In section 150 of the 1992 Act (awards against third parties), in subsection (1)(a), for “the purpose” substitute “ the sole or main purpose ”.E+W+S11(1)Section 155 of the 1992 Act (matters to be disregarded in assessing contributory fault) is amended as follows.E+W+S(2)In subsection (2), omit the word “or” at the end of paragraph (b) and at the end of paragraph (c) insert “, or (d)not to make use of services made available by any trade union or by a particular trade union or by one of a number of particular trade unions.”
(3)After that subsection insert—“(2A)Conduct or action of the complainant shall be disregarded in so far as it constitutes acceptance of or failure to accept an offer made in contravention of section 145A or 145B.”
12In section 161(3) of the 1992 Act (application for interim relief), for “section 152(1)(a) or (b)” substitute “ section 152(1)(a), (b) or (ba), or on section 152(1)(bb) otherwise than in relation to an offer made in contravention of section 145A(1)(d), ”.E+W+S13In section 229(4) of the 1992 Act (statement which must appear on voting paper in ballot for industrial action), for “eight” substitute “ twelve ”.E+W+S14In section 233 of the 1992 Act (calling of industrial action with the support of a ballot), in subsection (3)(b), for “take place” substitute “ begin ”.E+W+S15In section 263A of the 1992 Act (proceedings of the Central Arbitration Committee under Schedule A1), after subsection (7) add—E+W+S“(8)The reference in subsection (1) to the Committee’s functions under Schedule A1 does not include a reference to its functions under paragraph 166 of that Schedule.”
16(1)Section 284 of the 1992 Act (share fishermen) is amended as follows.E+W+S(2)After “the employee” insert “ (or, in the case of sections 145A to 151, the worker) ”.(3)For “sections 146 to 151 (action short of dismissal)” substitute “ sections 145A to 151 (inducements and detriment) ”.17(1)Section 285 of the 1992 Act (employment outside Great Britain) is amended as follows.E+W+S(2)In subsection (1), for “sections 146 to 151 (action short of dismissal)” substitute “ sections 145A to 151 (inducements and detriment) ”.(3)After that subsection insert—“(1A)Sections 145A to 151 do not apply to employment where under his contract personally to do work or perform services a worker who is not an employee works outside Great Britain.”
(4)In subsection (2)—(a)for “subsection (1)” substitute “ subsections (1) and (1A) ”; and(b)in paragraph (c), after “as the case may be,” insert “ the worker or ”.18In section 286(1) of the 1992 Act (provisions that may be disapplied in relation to prescribed descriptions of employment), for “sections 146 to 151 (action short of dismissal)” substitute “ sections 145A to 151 (inducements and detriment) ”.E+W+S19In section 288(1)(b) of the 1992 Act (provisions restricting rights to bring proceedings to be void), omit sub-paragraph (ii) and the word “or” immediately preceding it.E+W+S20(1)Section 292 of the 1992 Act (death of employee or employer) is amended as follows.E+W+S(2)Omit subsection (1)(a).(3)After subsection (1) insert—“(1A)This section also has effect in relation to sections 145A to 151 so far as those sections confer rights on workers or make provision in connection therewith.”
(4)In subsections (2) to (4), after “employee”, wherever occurring, insert “ or worker ”.(5)In subsection (4), after “subsection (1)” insert “ or (1A) ”.21In section 296 of the 1992 Act (meaning of “worker” and related expressions), in subsection (3), for “section 68(11)” substitute “ sections 68(4), 145F(3) and 151(1B) ”.E+W+S22In section 299 of the 1992 Act (index of defined expressions), omit the entry relating to “place of work (in Part V)”.E+W+S23(1)Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act (union recognition) is amended as follows.E+W+S(2)In paragraph 2 (interpretation of Part 1), after sub-paragraph (3) insert—“(3A)References to an appropriate bargaining unit’s being decided by the CAC are to a bargaining unit’s being decided by the CAC to be appropriate under paragraph 19(2) or (3) or 19A(2) or (3).”
(3)In paragraph 16(1) (point after which application may not be withdrawn), in paragraph (a), after “paragraph” insert “ 19F(5) or ”.(4)In paragraph 17(3) (final event before which notice to cease consideration of application may be given)—(a)in paragraph (a), after “paragraph” insert “ 19F(5) or ”; and(b)in the words after paragraph (b), for “24(5)” substitute “ 24(6) ”.(5)In each of paragraphs 20(1)(b) and 21(1)(b) (application of paragraphs 20 and 21), after “appropriate period” insert “ (defined by paragraph 18) ”.(6)In paragraph 28 (costs of a recognition ballot), after sub-paragraph (6) insert—“(6A)Where an amount is recoverable from a union under sub-paragraph (6) execution may be carried out, to the same extent and in the same manner as if the union were a body corporate, against any property held in trust for the union other than protected property as defined in section 23(2).”
(7)In paragraph 32 (procedure where method of collective bargaining not carried out), in sub-paragraph (2), for “parties” substitute “ employer or the union (or unions) ”.(8)In paragraph 37 (applications by more than one union under paragraph 11 or 12), in sub-paragraph (3)(b), for “11(4)” substitute “ 12(4) ”.(9)In paragraph 38 (admissibility of other relevant applications), in sub-paragraph (1)(d), for “22(2), 27(2),” substitute “ 19F(5), 22(2), 27(2), 27D(3), 27D(4), ”.(10)In paragraph 40 (bar on further application after declaration by the CAC of non-entitlement to recognition), in sub-paragraph (1)—(a)after “under paragraph” insert “ 27D(4) or ”; and(b)for “held” substitute “ arranged ”.(11)In paragraph 41 (bar on further application after declaration by the CAC of end of bargaining arrangements), in sub-paragraph (1)—(a)after “under paragraph” insert “ 119D(4), 119H(5) or ”; and(b)for “held” substitute “ arranged ”.(12)In paragraph 46 (invalidity of application where worker falls within another relevant bargaining unit), in sub-paragraph (1)(d), for “22(2), 27(2),” substitute “ 19F(5), 22(2), 27(2), 27D(3), 27D(4), ”.(13)In paragraph 48 (invalidity of application after declaration by the CAC of non-entitlement to recognition), in sub-paragraph (1)—(a)after “under paragraph” insert “ 27D(4) or ”; and(b)for “held” substitute “ arranged ”.(14)In paragraph 49 (invalidity of application after declaration by the CAC of end of bargaining arrangements), in sub-paragraph (1)—(a)after “under paragraph” insert “ 119D(4), 119H(5) or ”; and(b)for “held” substitute “ arranged ”.(15)In paragraph 51 (competing applications), in sub-paragraph (2)(b), after “19” insert “ or 19A ”.(16)In paragraph 52 (agreements for recognition), in sub-paragraph (3)—(a)in paragraph (f), after “paragraph”, where it first occurs, insert “ 19F(5) or ”; and(b)in paragraph (h), for “24(5)” substitute “ 24(6) ”.(17)In paragraph 83 (duties of the CAC where it decides new unit contains at least one worker falling within a statutory outside bargaining unit), in sub-paragraph (8), for “(1)(a)” substitute “ (2)(a) ”.(18)In paragraph 89(5) (application of paragraphs 26 to 29), for the words from “but as if” onwards substitute “but as if— (a)references to the bargaining unit were references to the new unit, and
(19)In paragraph 89(8) (effect of declaration of entitlement to recognition), after “27(2)” insert “ or 27D(3) ”.(20)In paragraph 89, after sub-paragraph (8) add—“(9)Paragraphs (a) and (b) of sub-paragraph (7) also apply if the CAC issues a declaration under paragraph 27D(4).”
(21)In paragraph 93 (withdrawal of applications), in sub-paragraph (1)(c), for “83(1)” substitute “ 83(2) ”.(22)In paragraph 119 (remedial orders) omit sub-paragraph (3).(23)In paragraph 120 (costs of a derecognition ballot), after sub-paragraph (6) insert—“(6A)Where an amount is recoverable from a union under sub-paragraph (6) execution may be carried out, to the same extent and in the same manner as if the union were a body corporate, against any property held in trust for the union other than protected property as defined in section 23(2).”
(24)In paragraph 122(1) (first case in which Part 5 applies), in paragraph (a), for “22(2)” substitute “ 19F(5), 22(2), 27(2) or 27D(3) ”.(25)In paragraph 123(1) (second case in which Part 5 applies), in paragraph (a), for “22(2)” substitute “ 19F(5), 22(2), 27(2) or 27D(3) ”.(26)In paragraph 133(2) (ballot on de-recognition under Part 5 of that Schedule)—(a)in paragraph (a), for “reference in paragraph 119(2)(a)” substitute “ references in paragraphs 119(2)(a) and 119D(3) ”; and(b)in paragraph (b), for “reference in paragraph 121(4)” substitute “ references in paragraphs 119A(3)(a)(ii), 119E(1)(b) and 121(4) ”.(27)In paragraph 147(2) (ballot on de-recognition under Part 6 of that Schedule)—(a)in paragraph (a), for “reference in paragraph 119(3)(a)” substitute “ references in paragraphs 119H(1) and 119I(1)(a) ”; and(b)in paragraph (b), for “reference in paragraph 121(4)” substitute “ references in paragraphs 119A(3)(a)(ii), 119E(1)(b) and 121(4) ”.Employment Tribunals Act 1996E+W+S24In section 10(1) of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (c. 17) (action taken for purpose of safeguarding national security), for paragraph (a) substitute—E+W+S“(a)section 145A, 145B or 146 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (inducements and detriments in respect of trade union membership etc.),”.
25In section 18 of that Act (conciliation), in subsection (1)(b), after “138,” insert “ 145A, 145B, ”.E+W+S26In section 30(2) of that Act (matters which may be included in procedural rules for Employment Appeal Tribunal) omit paragraph (e).E+W+S27In section 36 of that Act (enforcement of decisions of Employment Appeal Tribunal) omit subsections (1) to (3).E+W+SEmployment Rights Act 1996E+W+S28In section 92 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18) (right to written statement of reasons for dismissal), in subsection (6), for paragraph (c) substitute—E+W+S“(c)in relation to an employee who is employed under a limited-term contract which terminates by virtue of the limiting event without being renewed under the same contract, means the date on which the termination takes effect.”
29In section 95(1) of that Act (circumstances in which employee is dismissed), omit “and section 96”.E+W+S30In section 98(6)(b) of that Act (provisions to which provision about determination of fairness of dismissal is subject), for “and 238” substitute “ , 238 and 238A ”.E+W+S31In section 104(4)(c) of that Act (assertion of statutory right), after “86,” insert “ 145A, 145B, ”.E+W+S32In section 108(3) of that Act (exceptions to one year qualifying period of continuous employment for claims for unfair dismissal), for paragraph (b) substitute—E+W+S“(b)subsection (1) of section 99 (read with any regulations made under that section) applies,”.
33In section 109(2) of that Act (exceptions to upper age limit for claims for unfair dismissal), for paragraph (b) substitute—E+W+S“(b)subsection (1) of section 99 (read with any regulations made under that section) applies,”.
34(1)Section 191 of that Act (application to the Crown) is amended as follows.E+W+S(2)In subsection (4), omit the word “and” at the end of paragraph (d) and after that paragraph insert—“(da)the reference in section 98B(2)(a) to the employer’s undertaking shall be construed as a reference to the national interest, and”.
(3)In that subsection, in paragraph (e), for “references”, where it first occurs, substitute “ any other reference ”.35In subsection (2) of section 192 of that Act (provisions applicable to service as a member of the armed forces on the commencement of that section)—E+W+S(a)in paragraph (aa), after “sections”, where it first occurs, insert “ 43M, ”; and(b)in paragraph (e), after “sections” insert “ 98B(2) and (3), ”.36(1)Section 194 of that Act (provisions of the Act which have effect in relation to employment as a member of the staff of the House of Lords) is amended as follows.E+W+S(2)In subsection (2), in paragraph (c), after “sections”, where it first occurs, insert “ 43M, ”.(3)After that subsection insert—“(2A)For the purposes of the application of section 98B(2) in relation to a relevant member of the House of Lords staff, the reference to the employer’s undertaking shall be construed as a reference to the national interest or, if the case so requires, the interests of the House of Lords.”
(4)In subsection (3) for “the provisions” substitute “ the other provisions ”.37(1)Section 195 of that Act (provisions of the Act which have effect in relation to employment as a member of the staff of the House of Commons) is amended as follows.E+W+S(2)In subsection (2), in paragraph (c), after “sections”, where it first occurs, insert “ 43M, ”.(3)After that subsection insert—“(2A)For the purposes of the application of section 98B(2) in relation to a relevant member of the House of Commons staff, the reference to the employer’s undertaking shall be construed as a reference to the national interest or, if the case so requires, the interests of the House of Commons.”
(4)In subsection (3)(d), after “undertaking” insert “ (other than in section 98B) ”.38In section 200 of that Act (application of certain provisions of the Act to police officers), in subsection (1), after “sections”, in the second place where it occurs, insert “ 43M, ”.E+W+S39(1)Section 202 of that Act (restrictions on disclosure of information: national security) is amended as follows.E+W+S(2)In subsection (2)(b), after “sections”, where it first occurs, insert “ 43M, ”.(3)In subsection (2)(g)—(a)in sub-paragraph (i), after “section”, where it first occurs, insert “ 98B, ”; and(b)in sub-paragraph (ii), for “(2),” substitute “ (2A), ”.National Minimum Wage Act 1998E+W+S40In section 15 of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (c. 39) (disclosure of information obtained by officers acting for the purposes of that Act), after subsection (6) insert—E+W+S“(6A)Nothing in this section prevents a disclosure in accordance with section 16A below.”
41In section 16 of that Act (disclosure of information obtained by officers acting for the purposes of agricultural wages legislation), after subsection (5) insert—E+W+S“(5A)Nothing in this section prevents a disclosure in accordance with section 16A below.”
Employment Relations Act 1999E+W+S42(1)Section 34 of the Employment Relations Act 1999 (c. 26) (indexation of amounts) is amended as follows.E+W+S(2)In subsection (1), for paragraph (f) substitute—“(ea)section 145E(3) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (unlawful inducements: amount of award);
(3)In subsection (1)(g), for “176(6)” substitute “ 176(6A) ”.(4)In subsection (3)(b), after “(c),” insert “ (ea), ”.Employment Act 2002E+W+S43In each of Schedules 3, 4 and 5 to the Employment Act 2002 (c. 22) (tribunal jurisdictions to which sections 31, 32 and 38 apply), for the entry relating to section 146 of the 1992 Act substitute— “ Section 145A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (inducements relating to union membership or activities) Section 145B of that Act (inducements relating to collective bargaining) Section 146 of that Act (detriment in relation to union membership and activities) ”.E+W+SSection 57(2)SCHEDULE 2E+W+SRepealsShort title and chapterExtent of repealAgricultural Wages Act 1948 (c. 47)Section 12(1) and (2).Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52)Section 9(3).
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