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  • Code of practice: access and unfair practices during recognition and derecognition ballots

    Topics:
    • Employment rights, 
    • Advice on employment rights

    Date published: 21 March 2006

    Last updated: 16 January 2024

    The purpose of this Code is to provide guidance on both the employer’s duty to provide reasonable access for unions during the period of ballots and the requirement on both the union and the employer not to commit unfair practices during the same period.

    The department is unable to provide advice on individual employment law issues. Requests for advice should be addressed to the Labour Relations Agency or your local Citizens' Advice Bureau.

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