The Code of Practice (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Order 2024
This Order brings into effect, on 18th July 2024, the Code of Practice issued by the Secretary of State under sections 203(1)(a) and 204(2) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) on Dismissal and Re-engagement (“the Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement”). Article 3 is a transitional provision which provides that the Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement does not apply where the prospect of dismissal and re-engagement has been raised by the employer with either the employee and/or their representatives before the 18 July 2024.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
24 May 2024
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In force
18 Jul 2024
Enabling power
the 1992 Act The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 204(3) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (“”). Under section 203(1)(a) of the 1992 Act, the Secretary of State may issue Codes of Practice containing such practical guidance as the Secretary of State thinks fit for the purpose of promoting the improvement of industrial relations. Under section 203(1)(a) of the 1992 Act, the Secretary of State proposed to issue a Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement. Under section 204(1) of the 1992 Act, the Secretary of State, after consultation with the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, prepared and published a draft of the Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement. Under section 204(1) of the 1992 Act, the Secretary of State considered representations made to the Secretary of State about the draft of the Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement and modified the draft accordingly. Under section 204(2) of the 1992 Act, the Secretary of State laid the draft of the Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement before both Houses of Parliament, the draft was approved by resolution of each House of Parliament and the Secretary of State is issuing the Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement in the form of that draft.
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