Employment law - Trade unions

Trade union recognition agreement Use this agreement where you have voluntarily agreed to recognise a union.  Although not strictly necessary to have a written document, it is useful to do so and will make it clear what has been agreed.  Enforceab... Read more

Compulsory trade union recognition flow chart 3This flow chart indicates the requirements for a ballot for approval of recognition under the compulsory recognition procedures where the parties have failed to reach agreement. Other documentsSee our C... Read more

Compulsory trade union recognition flow chart 2 This flow chart covers the steps involved when a compulsory recognition request is received and an application to the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) is required because the parties have not reache... Read more

Compulsory trade union recognition flow chart 1This flow chart may be used when a compulsory recognition request is received to assess whether the request is valid. This is a complex area and the flow chart is for general guidance only. Specialist ad... Read more