Employment Rights Act 1996

[^key-1bada281822f728cf7219c2a932295ca]: S. 218(10)(zb) substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 4 para. 49; S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-1bb710cae5ec460969eb9a1e615ced96]: Words in s. 98B(1)(a) substituted (25.7.2013) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), s. 182(4)(e), Sch. 21 para. 36(3) (with s. 180); S.I. 2013/1869, art. 2(o)(xv)

[^key-1c7da0d3f0a02fcbff8f55c0a031df59]: S. 50(7)(b) repealed (S.) (31.8.2015) by The Public Services Reform (Inspection and Monitoring of Prisons) (Scotland) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/39), art. 1, Sch. para. 5(b)

[^key-1c9250fbffc4b1947bb4b2f95e879e52]: S. 99(3)(ab) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 128(2)(c), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(j)

[^key-1cff9f3d0ec3a8f1c5d8ddd8347a4ec8]: S. 80G(1)(b)(1ZA) substituted for s. 80G(1)(b) (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 9(3), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(6)

[^key-1d4052a47bd9e97e1bf0e9b16047085c]: S. 80C(4)(za) repealed (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 34(5)(b); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(p) (with art. 16)

[^key-1da1cc364dd31c4b103fe1e320927645]: Words in s. 50(8)(b) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 74(b)(i); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-1e5fb6bd086d67030de8ddcf4e1e0d70]: S. 225(3A) inserted (1.10.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 127(2)(c), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 4(a)

[^key-1ea05877e335e92192e96a8d5eb26d2f]: Ss. 210-219 applied (22.4.2022) by The Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/417), arts. 1(2), 2(3)

[^key-1efaf94c2cacce81e29409130203b79b]: Pt. 2A Ch. 5 inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 4(1), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(2)(d)

[^key-1f2a41ac479b507572c36263ffbca1d5]: S. 75G modified (E.W.) (25.11.2014) by The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Sections 75G and 75H to Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3091), regs. 1, 2, Sch.

[^key-208d3d271f4f1a3f833606eda6f3cfea]: S. 218(10)(bb) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 75(d); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-208eb65d8ba46c6d7a4d50236b069597]: Words in s. 230(6) substituted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 149(3), 164(1); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 2(e)

[^key-20abbffde153beeb2a3082e267a1be74]: Words in s. 236(3) inserted (1.1.2016) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 148(3)(a), 164(1); S.I. 2015/2029, reg. 2(a)

[^key-20fb48eda2eb320f77a9b6754478bdb9]: Word in s. 42(6) substituted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(d), Sch. 5 para. 4(7)(a)

[^key-214517185b950bbeaa41368814647a16]: Word in s. 44(2) substituted (31.5.2021) by The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/618), arts. 1, 3(c)(i)

[^key-219956382686ca71f29530ad0adf644d]: Words in s. 3(1)(c) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 7 (with reg. 15)

[^key-21accd9f0818515ed04c2b10b1e00516]: Words in s. 7A(1)(b) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1378), regs. 1, 6(a) (with reg. 8)

[^key-228a4562fd244fe116ad7d29f0796027]: Words in s. 80I(4) repealed (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 132(5)(d), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(l) (with art. 10)

[^key-22e45a10a9c13748cdb2d3e74d30d758]: S. 70A(7A) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Cross-Border Mediation (EU Directive) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/469), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 12(20) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1493, regs. 1(1), 4(5)(6)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-24df175019445d5a4cb3404de29309f4]: S. 80H(3C) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 133(5), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(m) (with art. 10)

[^key-285c4e7f862040a8af3a2de86a3b0053]: S. 79(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Employment Rights (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/535), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 2 (with Sch. 1 para. 22); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-2896920ee093f2f8b5abf8aaf5c9ef2d]: S. 75I(3)(g) and word inserted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 23(b); S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-28cc34f340ea11c6171194c6f3e4a4f2]: Words in s. 47C(2)(ca) repealed (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 31(b); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(n) (with art. 16)

[^key-294e3996e9c951ddc3f3282c81d192d6]: Pt. 2A Ch. 3 inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 2, 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(2)(b)

[^key-294f76491c0f6df9e1dbc9c43ce593cd]: S. 80B(9) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 122(4), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(f)

[^key-2992a57f272d2b14a7f545cb937e58ee]: Words in s. 80H(6) substituted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 133(6), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(m) (with art. 10)

[^key-29ab358a38be4fe1ab9e186d1b1a1813]: Words in s. 218(10)(c) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 75(e); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-2aca0082d991c5c5f2c251e0c15420c4]: Words in s. 218 substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 1 para. 1(1)(2); S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-2b0245271ae27ca4d2d0cdaeeb671b7c]: S. 80EA(3A) inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(3)(d), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-2b20f9197adfb3862074356675605a09]: S. 80C(2)(bb) inserted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 24(2); S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-2b33fa585084e2dd78b39d188a701194]: Words in s. 80D(1) substituted (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 35; S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(q) (with art. 16)

[^key-2b7844f4c8ed740a52bf7f23cd360d17]: S. 124 power to amend conferred (25.4.2013 for specified purposes, 25.6.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 15(1)-(9), 103(1)(i), 103(2) (with s. 24(4))

[^key-2ba953d872519c875ae00958ea9f2482]: S. 99(3)(cc) inserted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 28; S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-2bee819dbbb0c007cb98e2710285d08f]: Words in s. 75G(8) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2016) by The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/413), regs. 2(1), 146(b)

[^key-2c2bc67950b9383e9fc7c7411f2b30b1]: Part 2B heading and s. 27C inserted (E.W.S.) (31.7.2023 for specified purposes, 1.10.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (c. 13), ss. 1, 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(a); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(a)

[^key-2d21c9dbff6613ff9de442b0c187727e]: Words in s. 48(2) substituted (1.10.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 129(2)(c), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 4(b)

[^key-2d65215b1382f163b2956276059109a0]: S. 80C(4)(bc) inserted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 24(3); S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-2d9b2abf5233675fc5626956a666bc24]: Words in s. 43E(b) omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 18(1)(b), 103(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-2dbee6bbccdb7b8a036212bcd94430c1]: Words in s. 49B substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 1 para. 1(1)(2); S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-2e23fd3bcd2d40266e12921baa0721f1]: Words in s. 88(2) inserted (1.12.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 37(3)(b); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 5(2)(l)

[^key-2e2b597cfddf2cdcb544794235e20b46]: Definition in s. 235(1) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 42(c); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(2)(k)

[^key-2e690028dd5f1957a7ed1fc7ab15245b]: S. 80F(1)(b) repealed (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 131(1), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(k) (with art. 10)

[^key-2e7b4da7f0cb73523675dbdcd4341dd0]: Words in s. 88(1)(c) inserted (4.12.2023) by Carer’s Leave Act 2023 (c. 18), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 6; S.I. 2023/1283, reg. 2

[^key-2edefc349072b910a515f783e5b7992a]: Words in s. 80EA(5) inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(3)(f), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-2f5ee55b485d31bc5b3f660be382c10e]: S. 236(2)(aa) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.7.2023 for specified purposes, 1.10.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (c. 13), ss. 12(2)(e)(i), 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(c); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(l)

[^key-300193066e84f14d838e950f219c7ae5]: Word in s. 183(1)(b) omitted (26.12.2017) by virtue of The Employment Rights Act 1996 and Pension Schemes Act 1993 (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1205), regs. 1, 2(3)(a)(ii)

[^key-3063ca13c939789a547df633d157f477]: Words in s. 42(3) omitted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes) by virtue of Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(d), Sch. 5 para. 4(5)

[^key-306993471679c149e379059c61df0584]: S. 205A and cross-heading inserted (1.9.2013) by Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), ss. 31(1), 35(1); S.I. 2013/1766, art. 2

[^key-3117764ff90eaf93265a19ec190f5248]: S. 47C(2)(cc) inserted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 22; S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-313e33d6352b771f4d41ef0881517e46]: Words in s. 236(3) inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 2 para. 30(a); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(36)(e)

[^key-31559daa7dadada2c397a74ad392e6b5]: Words in s. 44(3) substituted (31.5.2021) by The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/618), arts. 1, 3(d)(i)

[^key-3189941926e174a89542b1b1124ca9f0]: S. 49B(7)(b) substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 4 para. 47; S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-3274bc479f88ba01ca40f610010c6d6e]: Word in s. 2(2) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 6(a) (with reg. 15)

[^key-32a40709d75eb1d75a6d0b20a1b04f38]: Words in s. 49D heading inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 26(3), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(11)

[^key-332e24915024ef73a2af76acc505a1b1]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 7 heading inserted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1378), regs. 1, 9(2)(a)

[^key-33703fa76def37fea0f1050a27421f66]: Words in s. 203(2)(f)(ii) substituted (6.4.2014) by The Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (Application of Conciliation Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/431), art. 1, Sch. para. 4(b)

[^key-344ae4a8ad6b9da11a74feb6eae6d993]: Words in s. 110(6)(a) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-34cd77d195b5c09518488550ee0ec8d9]: Words in s. 75A(2A)(c) renumbered as s. 75A(2A)(c) (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 118(4)(b), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-35da21615a39086ba43a54016d9986b8]: Word in s. 236(3) inserted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 3; S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-360b553543bb97076af95550ce4b493e]: S. 23(4A)(4B) inserted (8.1.2015) by The Deduction from Wages (Limitation) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3322), regs. 1(1), 2 (with reg. 4)

[^key-361e1ad1288fecf2cd84e3fb4d6db6f9]: S. 43K(1)(cb) inserted (6.4.2015) by The Protected Disclosures (Extension of Meaning of Worker) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/491), arts. 1, 2(2)

[^key-3678a9b579ee84293d07a757c4145ba2]: S. 202(2)(eza) inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 9(7), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(6)

[^key-36aa5ed20a4cfee1d095084cc8dac708]: Words in s. 88(2) substituted (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 37(3)(a); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(r) (with art. 16)

[^key-36f62e169a969e8fc77f9b9d72d9ecc5]: Words in s. 48(1) substituted (1.9.2013) by Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), ss. 31(3), 35(1); S.I. 2013/1766, art. 2

[^key-37967a7d2cb614b3e77627a3b5bdb727]: Words in s. 88(1)(c) inserted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 26(2); S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-383aed45c370a32840ebafd0a5a3c3aa]: Word in s. 49(1) inserted (31.5.2021) by The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/618), arts. 1, 5(a)

[^key-38e5c0f209aa9da32c75c9279d5aed82]: Word in s. 80EA heading substituted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(3)(k), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-38f2f433366aae31530d30aebc68c2c9]: Word in s. 199(8)(b) inserted (31.7.2023 for specified purposes, 1.10.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (c. 13), ss. 12(2)(c)(ii), 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(c); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(l)

[^key-3926449f2e5f72eac51bbdb72078e7a5]: S. 203(2)(f)(iv) omitted (6.4.2014) by virtue of The Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (Application of Conciliation Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/431), art. 1, Sch. para. 4(d)

[^key-39d8cd290cc0f357c982a94495dcf87e]: S. 45ZA inserted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(d), Sch. 5 para. 7

[^key-3ad099cbf2ce2b32490f3e7c4d9f97f4]: Words in s. 73(3)(a) substituted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 118(3)(a), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-3ad3b299fd4da89666729036dc86eb7d]: Words in s. 9 substituted (6.4.2019) by The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Itemised Pay Statement) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/529), arts. 1, 2(3)(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-3b111c12ba7b61c3eed7480ef77d85e6]: Words in s. 166(8B) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/146), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 253(2)(c) (with regs. 4, 5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-3b2d6785ef50f2f2030c118e7cb57e40]: Pt. 2A (ss. 27A, 27B) inserted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 153(2), 164(1) (with s. 153(2)); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 2(g)

[^key-3b82076838c9ef5d2c62d341f1871c5b]: S. 108 excluded (5.12.2022) by The Exclusivity Terms for Zero Hours Workers (Unenforceability and Redress) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1145), regs. 1(2), 7(5)

[^key-3b86b5678549d5dbe91760ea1db84e38]: S. 99(3)(cb) inserted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 27; S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-3c218dff786e1426830bed7aa803e07c]: Word in s. 57ZG(7) omitted (3.1.2019) by virtue of The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (Remedial) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1413), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 11(7)

[^key-3c3785744e6bee2ec93b2cbf21c6e6c3]: Words in s. 80C(4) repealed (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 34(5)(a); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(p) (with art. 16)

[^key-3cc9044837b405e58929cc4f70948f63]: Words in s. 43KA(2)(b) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 50; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

[^key-3d077c808ac6520db79c05ed18a3ce59]: S. 80F(10) repealed (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 131(2)(d), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(k) (with art. 10)

[^key-3d21309d2cc828deff0d1b12a7039f45]: Words in s. 75D(1A)(a) inserted (3.1.2019) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (Remedial) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1413), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 11(12)

[^key-3d28e8bc9d5e54336f5dfbb47904ca2b]: S. 43K(1)(c)(ii) modified (temp) (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 20(10), 103(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-3dcee34158d366b637bcf926acf8ab59]: Words in s. 199(8)(d) substituted (4.12.2023) by Carer’s Leave Act 2023 (c. 18), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 13(b); S.I. 2023/1283, reg. 2

[^key-3e20bafad292dde845bc257fadcc8d3c]: Words in s. 42(2)(a) omitted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes) by virtue of Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(d), Sch. 5 para. 4(4)(a)

[^key-3e413d9dfb4fc7383bab7a01af538289]: Word in s. 203(2)(f)(3) substituted (29.7.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 23(1)(b), 103(3); S.I. 2013/1648, art. 2(c); S.I. 2013/1648, art. 2(c)

[^key-3ee1c6971c9f3290beee936491af1f03]: Words in s. 75J(1)(b) inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 27(4), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(12)(b)

[^key-3f620e7b45ae1873e2b6648d0a38a1fa]: S. 166(9) inserted (E.W.) (2.1.2013) by The Charitable Incorporated Organisations (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3014), arts. 1, 3

[^key-3f8d3c535e2cfde832b4d9a9e16977e9]: Words in s. 194(2)(e) substituted (4.12.2023) by Carer’s Leave Act 2023 (c. 18), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 11; S.I. 2023/1283, reg. 2

[^key-3f94bc1eeb83b470fb7a0ab19073a5fc]: Words in s. 106(2)(a) substituted (1.12.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 40; S.I. 2014/1640, art. 5(2)(n) (with art. 12)

[^key-40ce63bc2a1631a52f4f22595b2010de]: S. 49D(1A) inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 26(4), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(11)

[^key-41b329c3ec4021e5e0825cfd31be8d04]: S. 105(7JA) inserted (30.6.2012) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), ss. 57(4), 149(1); S.I. 2012/1682, art. 2, Sch. 2

[^key-41ce04dc90a07723ff0c0d5a390c2fd3]: Words in s. 80D(1A)(b) inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 27(5)(a), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(12)(b)

[^key-41ec2e09b624f13eb51f55a732ac8270]: Words in s. 183(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/146), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 253(3)(a)(i) (with regs. 4, 5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-427a59599689783138aa1a7816486492]: Words in s. 4(4) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 8(a) (with reg. 15)

[^key-429e2a4f95ccf2e75a65dcbbe522ee96]: Words in s. 194(4) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-42a89bdb0c2984da0164b100bf5f506d]: Words in Pt. 5B heading inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 26(7), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(11)

[^key-43521b75b463fbbf457820bca449fdcf]: Words in s. 4(4) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1378), regs. 1, 5(d) (with reg. 8)

[^key-43e539ad667ff7f63e67d38a38eae7aa]: Words in s. 4(2)(a) omitted (6.4.2020) by virtue of The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1378), regs. 1, 5(a) (with reg. 8)

[^key-43fc68ace286fba3feb19d208dd3941c]: S. 50(2)(c) omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 219; S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)

[^key-44784ce2b5bac223e49f3f8b0b87473d]: S. 50(9)(i) omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 2 para. 24; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-44c53dd09212a791b2a4558c9e08c81f]: Words in s. 7A(1)(a) inserted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 11(a)(ii) (with reg. 15)

[^key-457298aeaca39497d1bda978582468d5]: S. 195(2)(ca) inserted (24.7.2023) by Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 (c. 17), ss. 1(6), 3(2)

[^key-459d6849af920215ef208b7eebf8434e]: S. 80BB repealed (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 125(1), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 6(b) (with art. 14)

[^key-4613a61d69d38aa7f60a1f59326e9980]: Words in s. 80C(7) substituted (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 34(7); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(p) (with art. 16)

[^key-461f9685d6892b968a0562802b39254e]: S. 80EA(2) substituted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(3)(b), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-4695fe0304fc067f72503524872b8586]: Word in s. 187(4)(a) substituted (30.11.2016) by The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1034), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 16(3)(b)

[^key-469a4eb389b7846c8d0d59e893146f08]: Words in s. 88(1)(c) inserted (1.12.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 37(2)(a); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 5(2)(l)

[^key-47cd7ebbe7c8b79a6c8f0bb598a9bd8e]: S. 75J(1)(a)(b) substituted for s. 75J(1)(a)(b) and words (24.7.2023) by Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 (c. 17), ss. 2(4), 3(2)

[^key-487b5a2d4145aa12c0de6548509c3c42]: Words in s. 43K(1)(c) substituted (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 20(4)(a), 103(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-48c7a23fce8ff51c5bb2347ff22ceb9b]: Words in s. 199(4) omitted (13.4.2018) by virtue of The Seafarers (Insolvency, Collective Redundancies and Information and Consultation Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/407), regs. 1(1), 2(3)

[^key-4ad42e3af28201dfac4f18568e5d469a]: Words in s. 4(1) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 8(a) (with reg. 15)

[^key-4ae23d69df5b27455332b2fd2a9f25be]: S. 163(6) inserted (25.4.2024) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(4), Sch. 5 para. 27; S.I. 2024/568, reg. 2(b)(vii)

[^key-4b86d91245e3c39622027b61ca569e39]: Act applied (E.W.S.) (with modifications) (6.4.2024) by The Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/251), regs. 1(2), 14 (with reg. 2(1))

[^key-4bf7891bea1c17a579ddd7faee4a0e83]: Words in s. 89(3)(b) inserted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 27(2); S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-4ce563e47050f78d67bfb1477e296e6d]: Words in s. 207B(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Cross-Border Mediation (EU Directive) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/469), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 12(26) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1493, regs. 1(1), 4(5)(6)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-4cf78bbc55909f2201d231e2a3a719af]: S. 80F(4)-(4B) substituted for s. 80F(4) (6.4.2024) by Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 (c. 33), ss. 1(3), 2(2) (with s. 1(7)); S.I. 2024/438, reg. 2

[^key-4f579fdfe9a8e3214add11573aa1083f]: S. 234 applied (28.6.2013) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 5(5), 173(4) (with ss. 62(1)(5)(6), 64(1)(5)(6)); S.I. 2013/1204, art. 2(e)

[^key-5029e2710648fc95461a0688ac07e40d]: S. 135 modified (E.) (1.11.2017) by The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (Establishment, Constitution, and Staff and Other Transfer Provisions) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/958), arts. 1(1), 8(12) (with arts. 4(5), 7(2), 8(13)-(15), Sch. 3 para. 6)

[^key-5042c93e18578f4a5ae74277426973d2]: Words in s. 183(1)(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/146), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 253(3)(a)(iv) (with regs. 4, 5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-50671eadc90f840adc277a6f57f38465]: Word in s. 1(4)(k) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 5(e) (with reg. 15)

[^key-50995d0465465a861f04247c54736218]: S. 80C(2)(za) repealed (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 34(3)(b); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(p) (with art. 16)

[^key-5113a2874718ceddee4d85be52bdc4a6]: S. 200 modified (1.5.2025) by The Food Crime Officers (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/301), regs. 1(1), 45(5)

[^key-5139023557d38dd2e958167c69072ed4]: S. 75A(1A) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 121(1), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(e)

[^key-514187f3aad5226aaab59177cc786d8d]: S. 80B(6C) inserted (29.12.2025) by Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 (c. 17), ss. 1(3), 2(2); S.I. 2025/1342, reg. 2

[^key-51d20901f6232839ffa0f1659fdc7061]: Pt. 5B inserted (E.W.S.) (24.7.2023) by Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 (c. 17), ss. 1(2), 3(2)

[^key-51fb3e23447fa3801250e20bbd82be22]: Words in s. 8(1) substituted (6.4.2019) by The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Itemised Pay Statement) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/529), arts. 1, 2(2) (with art. 3)

[^key-5261b7cf28d9f2f8434b658c0185fa22]: S. 80G(1ZB) inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 9(4), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(6)

[^key-527d26192319bd0877374a769ed1fef2]: Words in s. 80C(3) repealed (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 34(4)(a); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(p) (with art. 16)

[^key-532284523e56cb6bf400aa4427fd4dc4]: Words in s. 235(1) inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 2 para. 29(a); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(36)(d)

[^key-533672dec55ea899f885f9621cc1d2ff]: S. 50(2)(i)-(k) inserted (1.10.2018) by The Time Off for Public Duties Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/665), arts. 1, 2(b)(ii)

[^key-53afead36af42c14683d248a3507b183]: S. 42(2) modified (E.W.) (1.5.2012) by Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Act 2012 (c. 12), ss. 2(2), 3(1)

[^key-552df8197274a3890bd481e449fec846]: S. 47C(2)(bb) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 31(a); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(2)(g)

[^key-557cf057b05f8961a5bade541c9de1d7]: Words in s. 80EA(4)(a) omitted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(3)(e), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-557d41ed6a330fb32d5d03452d01f9a9]: Word in s. 48(2) inserted (31.5.2021) by The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/618), arts. 1, 4(c)

[^key-55962e1d84c4f7e7d534bc17b7d88466]: Word in s. 8(2)(c) omitted (6.4.2019) by virtue of The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Itemised Pay Statement) (Amendment) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/147), arts. 1, 2(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-55d661a5aa85d502fd1e77df99fbebba]: S. 101A(2)(d) substituted (6.4.2018) by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/58), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 2(b) (with regs. 3, 4)

[^key-5627a1607357703bd7493ad131248816]: S. 192(2)(ac) inserted (24.7.2023) by Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 (c. 17), ss. 1(4), 3(2)

[^key-5640778640b8918b183b325597b79fbb]: S. 49B(7)(k) omitted (1.7.2022) by virtue of Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 5 para. 7; S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-564b317fe9fdded296d8fbb09264be32]: S. 236(3A) inserted (1.1.2016) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 148(3)(b), 164(1); S.I. 2015/2029, reg. 2(a)

[^key-564ca76dcd29e08c579410899adcf491]: S. 54(2A) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Cross-Border Mediation (EU Directive) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/469), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 12(7) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1493, regs. 1(1), 4(5)(6)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-569a1b2e1276f81004842bb5357f5fff]: S. 194(2)(ca) inserted (24.7.2023) by Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 (c. 17), ss. 1(5), 3(2)