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Employment Relations Act 1999 (1999 c 26)

The Act introduced significant reforms to UK labour law, aimed at enhancing workers' rights and promoting fair employment practices. It established the right to be accompanied by a trade union representative or colleague during certain disciplinary and grievance procedures. It also laid the groundwork for the establishment of the Central Arbitration Committee to oversee union recognition disputes and strengthened protections against unfair dismissal. Additionally, it addressed issues related to parental leave, providing statutory entitlements to ensure employees could take time off for family responsibilities. The legislation aimed to balance employer and employee interests, promoting harmonious industrial relations.

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Employment Relations Act 1999 (1999 c 26)

The Act introduced significant reforms to UK labour law, aimed at enhancing workers' rights and promoting fair employment practices. It established the right to be accompanied by a trade union representative or colleague during certain disciplinary and grievance procedures. It also laid the groundwork for the establishment of the Central Arbitration Committee to oversee union recognition disputes and strengthened protections against unfair dismissal. Additionally, it addressed issues related to parental leave, providing statutory entitlements to ensure employees could take time off for family responsibilities. The legislation aimed to balance employer and employee interests, promoting harmonious industrial relations.

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Employment Relations Act 1999 (1999 c 26)

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