Tell workers in writing of their union rights
“The duty is planned to come into force on 1 January 2027 with employers required to give the statement to new workers from its introduction and to existing workers by 6 April 2027.”
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Where it stands
The Employment Rights Act 2025 puts a new duty on employers to give workers a written statement about their right to join a trade union. The government's consultation response, published on 25 September, provides for a standard statement drafted by the government, covering what trade unions do, recognised unions, the Certification Officer's list and statutory rights on membership. The duty is planned to come into force on 1 January 2027 for new workers, with existing workers to receive the statement by 6 April 2027. The card moves when the duty comes into force.
What has happened
- Oct 2026The minister for the future of work says the duty to tell workers of their right to join a trade union is planned to come into force on 1 January 2027, Promised
- Apr 2027Existing workers due to receive the trade union statement by 6 April 2027, Deadline
About the cost
No cost has been published.
More detail
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