Reduction to threshold for a request to set up information and consultation arrangements

Implementation date: 6 April 2020

The threshold required for a valid request to set up information and consultation arrangements under the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004 (SI 2004/3426) is reduced from 10% to 2% of employees. The requirement for the request to be made by a minimum of 15 employees remains in place.

The new threshold is provided for by the Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/731).