Legislation allowing trade union learning representatives time off to carry out duties comes into force

The Employment Act 2002, section 43 amends the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 to introduce a new statutory right to time off for trade union learning representatives to ensure that they are adequately trained to carry out their duties. The Order  can be viewed on the OPSI website. The Code of Practice (PDF format) on time off for trade union duties and activities can be viewed on the ACAS website.
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