Trade Union Act 2016 Update – Main provisions in force from 1st March 2017

Published on: 17/02/2017

#Other

The Government has now confirmed that, as expected, the main provisions of the Trade Union Act 2016 will come into force on 1st March 2017.

This will include the 50% turnout requirement and 40% support requirement for “important public services”.

Take a look at our previous blog for the key provisions of this Act.

Clarkslegal
contact@employmentbuddy.com +44 (0) 118 958 5321

Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and should not be regarded as a substitute for taking professional and legal advice. Please refer to the full General Notices on our website.

Related HR Articles

12 Mar 20

Rare IR35 win for HMRC ahead of April changes

In Northern Lights Solutions Ltd v HMRC, a contractor has lost his appeal against a tax bill of £70,000 after the Tribunal ruled the “overarching degree of control” meant he was a “disguised employee”.

19 Jan 18

Compensatory rest must be truly equivalent
Under the Working Time Regulations a worker is entitled to a 20 minute rest break if they work over six hours.

09 Jun 21

Top 5 tips for welcoming staff back to the office

Figures from the Office of National Statistics show that in July 2020, 86% of individual’s working remotely, were doing so due to COVID-19. With businesses now welcoming staff back to the office, it is a prudent time to reflect on some positive working practices adopted in the last 15 months that can continue to benefit your business moving forward. 
More HR Articles