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Transitional and saving arrangements for the trade union measures of the Employment Rights Act 2025 coming into force on 18 February 2026: for employers, unions and workers.
Guidance promoting the improvement of industrial relations and good practice in conducting industrial action ballots, revised post-Employment Rights Act 2025.
1. Introduction 1.1 This explanatory memorandum has been prepared by The…
Guidance on picketing for employers, workers or members of the public who may be affected by a picket or any associated activities.
Practical guidance to trade unions and employers to promote the improvement of industrial relations and good practice in the conduct of trade union industrial action ballots.
Complaint form and guidance on who can complain to the Certification Officer (CO), what you can complain about and how to complain.
Certification Officer (CO) guidance on eligibility, the application process and application form CO1.
Certification Officer (CO) guidance for trade unions that want to prove that they are independent from employers.
Information from the Certification Officer on levy eligibility, how to pay and how the levy is calculated.
Guidance on the statutory procedure for the recognition and derecognition of trade unions for the purpose of collective bargaining.
Guidance for employers to ensure that deductions they make are lawful, and the remedy available to workers from whom deductions are unlawfully made.
A guide for trade unions and employers’ associations seeking to establish a political fund
A guide to the statutory rights and protections given to those who take industrial action.
How the Certification Officer (CO) applies her powers to act without a complaint to conduct investigations into trade unions and employers’ associations.
Requirements for a trade union renewing its political resolution: guidance from the Certification Officer (CO).
Annual return form AR21, ballots and industrial action spreadsheet, statement to members, notice to members and membership audit certificate (MAC).
Guidance on the Employment Relations Act 1999 (Blacklisting) Regulations 2010.
Guidance for trade unions on “reasonable steps” in relation to minimum service levels.
Guidance for applicants and unions attending a hearing with the Certification Officer (CO).
How to let the Certification Officer (CO) know about potential fraud or financial irregularities.
Employment law gives employees basic protections against being penalised for being, or not being, members of a trade union.
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