The Information and Consultation
of Employees Regulations 2004 have been extended
to cover undertakings with 50 or more employees
from 6 April 2008.
Under the Regulations, employees have the right to be:
- informed about the company's economic situation;
- informed and consulted about employment
prospects; and
- informed and consulted about decisions
likely to lead to substantial changes in
work organisation or contractual relations.
There is no automatic requirement to negotiate
an Information & Consultation (I&C)
agreement but employers are required to negotiate
an I&C agreement if at least 10% of employees
- subject to a minimum of 15 employees - make
a formal request for an I&C agreement.
Alternatively, employers can choose to start
negotiations themselves.
To read more about the requirements under
the regulations visit the links below.
Internet link:
BERR
guidance and Business
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