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United Kingdom - Labour contracts - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment Protection Ordinance 1989. No. 8. -

Adoption: 1989-07-26 | GBR-1989-R-8529

An Ordinance to confer statutory rights on employees arising out of their employment and for purposes connected therewith. Part II provides for particular terms of employment. Part III provides for rights arising in the course of employment. Sections 26-30 provide for trade union membership and activities. Part IV provides for maternity pay, benefits and the right to return to work. Part VI provides rules for unfair dismissal. Part VII concerns redundancy payments. Part VIII provides for employees rights in respect of insolvency of employer.

United Kingdom - Labour contracts - Law, Act

Dockyard Services Act 1986 (Chapter 52)

Adoption: 1986-07-25 | GBR-1986-L-2486

Governs any arrangements that may be made for the provision by contractors of certain dockyard services. It declares the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment Regulations 1981) applicable to dockyard undertakings, subject to special conditions (section 1(4)). Under the Act, representatives of independent recognised trade unions shall be informed of the transfer, its legal, economic and social implications for the employees, and any measures envisaged to be taken on their behalf by the employer and/or the Secretary of State. If the Secretary envisages taking measures, consultations with trade union representatives shall take place (section 1(8)). The trade union may bring court action alleging the Secretary's failure to fulfil his duty in this regard (section 2). Other miscellaneous provisions.

United Kingdom - Labour contracts - Law, Act

Contracts of Employment Act 1972 (Chapter 53)

Adoption: 1972-07-27 | GBR-1972-L-16842

Consolidates certain enactments relating to contracts of employment.

United Kingdom - Labour contracts - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Crew Agreements, Lists of Crew and Discharge of Seamen) Regulations 1972 (S.I. No. 918 of 1972)

Adoption: 1972-06-20 | GBR-1972-R-16839

United Kingdom - Labour contracts - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Relations (Continuity of Employment) Regulations 1972 (S.I. No. 55 of 1972)

Adoption: 1972-01-24 | GBR-1972-R-16832

Provides, inter alia, for the preservation of continuity of employment where a dismissed employee is re-engaged as a result of action taken under the Industrial Relations Act 1971.