The Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) (Required Information) Regulations 2026
These Regulations are made under Chapter 5ZA of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) (right of trade unions to access workplaces). They form part of the package of legislation that provides for access agreements between trade unions and employers, which enable trade union officials to physically enter workplaces and also to communicate with workers by other means. Communication with workers includes the provision of information to workers and can be by any means, whether directly or indirectly.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
06 Jul 2026
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Comes into force
30 Oct 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 70ZB(3) and (5), 70ZD(1)(d), 70ZG(5)(a), 70ZN and 293(1) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.
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