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Guidance for employers, trade unions and workers on industrial action law.
A guide to the statutory rights and protections given to those who take industrial action.
Guidance on the citizen's right to prevent disruption because of industrial action.
This independent report by Bruce Carr QC follows his review of the law governing industrial disputes.
Strikes and industrial action - rights and responsibilities for employers, when unions can take action and the effect on employees' pay and working records
David Cockburn was appointed as the Certification Officer on 1 August 2001 and re-appointed in 2004, 2007, 2010 and 2012. He’s a solicitor who previously worked in private practice for 29 years. David is currently a vice-president of the Industrial...
We are stepping up action to support regulatory action and prosecution of unscrupulous lawyers, with a new dedicated taskforce and tougher sentences.
We’re responsible for hearing claims from people who think someone such as an employer or potential employer has treated them unlawfully. Examples of unlawful treatment claims that we may hear include: unfair dismissal discrimination unfair deductions from pay Who we...
You have the right to stop industrial action if it's unlawful and you're not someone representing a company
How to take an employer to a tribunal: the hearing, what happens if you lose your case, how to appeal.
How to ensure the products you make or import comply with the law and are safe for consumers to use.
Industrial Workers of the World trade union: annual returns, rules, statement to members, decisions and other related documents.
Sections (4.01 - 4.07.2) last updated January 2024.
How to dismiss staff fairly, working within dismissal rules and dealing with dismissals relating to whistleblowing
What to do if you're an employer who has been taken to an employment tribunal. Find out about the hearing, what happens if you lose your case and how to appeal.
Detail on industrial partnerships, the sectors covered and their remit.
You can appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) if you appealed or were taken to an employment tribunal and you think there was a legal problem with the case
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