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 link |
