The majority of the provisions of the Employment Relations Act 1999 have now come into force. The DTI has stated that the remaining provisions of the Act should be brought into force over the coming year. The outstanding provisions are:-
S 1 and Schedule 1 Collective Bargaining and recognition.
This is due to come into force shortly after Easter.
S 4 and Schedule 3 Ballots and notices.
Consultation on this is expected shortly.
S 5 Training.
Due to come into force shortly after Easter.
S 6 Unfair dismissal connected with recognition.
Due to come into force shortly after Easter.
S 10 Right to be accompanied.
Expected this Summer.
S 11 Complaint to Employment Tribunal.
Expected this Summer.
S 12 Detriment and Dismissal.
Expected this Summer.
S 13 (4)- (6) Definitions of Disciplinary and Grievance Hearings.
Expected this Summer.
S 14 Conciliation and Contracting out.
Expected this Summer.
S 15 National Security Employees.
Expected this Summer.
S 17 Collective Agreements: Detriment and Dismissal.
Not known at present.
S 25 CAC Proceedings.
Due to come into force shortly after Easter.
S 41 and Schedule 8 National Security.
Not known at present.
Schedule 1 Collective Bargaining: recognition.
Due to come into force shortly after Easter.
Schedule 3 Ballots and Notices.
Consultation expected shortly.
Schedule 8 National Security.
Not known at present.
If you have any queries about the Act and the way it could affect you please contact Simon Jeffreys on 0171 367 3000 or at sbj@cms-cmck.com.
