Employment Rights Act 1996

[^key-56a29f55a3a4b6ebb653020a1b142981]: Words in s. 2(5) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1378), regs. 1, 4(c) (with reg. 8)

[^key-5779f8af6bee5b8b79914a7c9bc29a94]: S. 99(3)(bb) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 39(a); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(2)(i)

[^key-58428f00ae4ebfdb736394880f6e05ba]: S. 48(1YA) inserted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(d), Sch. 5 para. 8

[^key-585ec155a15b8a2de493d6db103a7be8]: Words in s. 27B(6) inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 8(6)(c), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(5)

[^key-5863a9079f86e8f37810efa011db0513]: Words in s. 236(3) inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 2 para. 30(b); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(36)(e)

[^key-5904afdc13bbb85770ae036e275f1175]: Words in s. 43F(1)(a) omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 18(1)(c), 103(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-59157aafda8bb4430c9de8cf9ccef46a]: S. 48(5)(b) inserted (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24) , ss. 19(2)(b) , 103(3) (with s. 24(6) ); S.I. 2013/1455 , art. 2(a) (with art. 4(2) )

[^key-5932c60749905163b21d46529ebc83e7]: S. 50(8)(ad) omitted (1.2.2023) by virtue of The Health and Social Care Information Centre (Transfer of Functions, Abolition and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/98), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 8(3) (with reg. 3)

[^key-597c45d7ef94449f1720fa3fe24354ff]: Words in s. 12(3) 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(5)(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-59875b5d9f0939c60ea9fa16d98a3270]: S. 57ZE(7)(f) and word 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(4)

[^key-59b78383bbd8217334c5168883d7f9fe]: Words in s. 236(3) inserted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(d), Sch. 5 para. 11

[^key-59f7ce3e426d5e1ee8364888aa81479b]: S. 57ZM(3) 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(12) (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-5a6fbdeae32e6954ef0f0f9eacf5c885]: Ss. 27K-27M and cross-heading 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. 7, 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(a); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(g)

[^key-5ae453e357b6f2ef6a311c1ed7605492]: S. 80B(6A)(6B) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 121(2)(b), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(e)

[^key-5b068ce22c366cead9ae16b575aed677]: Words in s. 89(4) inserted (1.12.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 38(3)(b); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 5(2)(m)

[^key-5b35f906b0356197fd08d1530aef81a0]: S. 75A amendment to earlier affecting provision S.I. 2014/3095, reg. 2 (3.1.2019) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (Remedial) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1413), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 8

[^key-5b3cadd2b8e1e9ecce9accc3d19d9699]: S. 1(4)(d)(iia) inserted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1378), regs. 1, 3(b)(iii) (with reg. 8)

[^key-5c2c3108dcad6116b628ea6a5afea37c]: Words in s. 199(1) substituted (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)(i), 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(c); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(l)

[^key-5c596343dc3a9a44e06fbcaa19567892]: S. 47C(5)-(7) inserted (1.10.2014 for specified purposes, 5.4.2015 for specified purposes) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 129(1), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, arts. 4(b), 6(e)

[^key-5c70137b09be865bed3c0a16a79a68e1]: S. 80C(2)(bc) inserted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 24(2); S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-5cb99d517e3508851053b8c5ede286ec]: Pt. 2A Ch. 6 inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 5(2), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(2)(e)

[^key-5e1106f248fa54518e8c6f50c0bf9686]: Word in s. 7A(3) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 11(b) (with reg. 15)

[^key-5ede4b24c2fb032556e8da4c7cf239ba]: Words in s. 12(5) 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(5)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-5ee5640c653c83a3370e5e1d55bf457e]: Words in s. 205(1) inserted (4.12.2023) by Carer’s Leave Act 2023 (c. 18), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 15; S.I. 2023/1283, reg. 2

[^key-5f3ae41a5cfd53dd968b1c69de39c943]: Words in s. 43K(1)(ba) substituted (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 20(2)(b), 103(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-6010eb9b149bf564b90a66e05a520b31]: Words in s. 1(4)(e) inserted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 5(f) (with reg. 15)

[^key-6106f82e6a49b0588e6d66163faa456e]: Words in s. 27B(6) inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 8(6)(a), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(5)

[^key-617460e5cc4471ffaad2cfe91e9d5c7c]: S. 49B(7)(g) omitted (1.4.2023) by virtue of The Health Education England (Transfer of Functions, Abolition and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/368), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 7 (with reg. 7)

[^key-61b8df204d4f68c7ab73740786187dd8]: S. 44(1)(d) omitted (31.5.2021) by virtue of The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/618), arts. 1, 3(a) (with art. 7(1)-(4))

[^key-61f2ca72f10d20c74fe9590195c92deb]: Words in s. 235(2A) inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 2 para. 29(b); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(36)(d)

[^key-61f9a6d8668fab937ff883fad1673ef6]: S. 63A(5A) inserted (28.6.2013) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), ss. 39(2), 173(4) (with ss. 62(3)-(6), 64(4)-(6)); S.I. 2013/1204, art. 2(q) (with art. 4)

[^key-620b8e5e39cc5df661a9f25a19a5b662]: Words in s. 89(3)(b) substituted (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 38(2)(b); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(s) (with art. 16)

[^key-6217c806b12fdf3e50b1f0a9078d5798]: Words in s. 4(6) 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-63254fc75403c2858eb34844195fbf69]: S. 35(2)(a) repealed (1.10.2013 for E.) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 20 para. 2; S.I. 2013/1455, art. 3(b), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(2)(4)) (as amended (7.9.2013) by S.I. 2013/2271, art. 2)

[^key-632596fa13d88392cda835990fec5f2b]: S. 75D(1A) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 122(3), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(f)

[^key-63c24d14e9fd4d9a809de2eab83558a5]: Words in s. 80EA(3) substituted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(3)(c), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-644fa084acf4c3b4874da467a2b93178]: Word in s. 47C(2)(cb) omitted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(4), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-647f2673cc415c649c6cacb6b1c84b80]: S. 80EA(7) substituted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(3)(i), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-6514a2922cc8ce5fd1e020c6a4ea9462]: Word in s. 80B heading repealed (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 33; S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(o) (with art. 16)

[^key-65aca195be068e08e93831b1e3cf689f]: Words in s. 9(4) 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)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-65d0bd1c881164af429e136f781e3cbf]: Words in s. 27B(1) substituted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 8(2), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(5)

[^key-65e1343a0c25319c0c12ee95f65f4cb5]: S. 47C(2)(ab) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 128(2)(a), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(j)

[^key-65e2178a4fd6bee8349cbf30563570d6]: Word in s. 236(3) inserted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 3; S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-660edbbbc848fb299ee14d106e7be1d1]: S. 1(4)(ga) inserted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1378), regs. 1, 3(b)(v) (with reg. 8)

[^key-662b46064f9419784375c97faaac82fa]: S. 86(2) excluded (17.11.2021) by 1972 c. 70, s. 80B(6) (with s. 80B(7)) (as inserted by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), ss. 20, 175(7); S.I. 2021/1249, art. 2(a) (with art. 4))

[^key-6652b95d089143bde5f380479588da24]: S. 80G(1)(a)(aa) substituted for s. 80G(1)(a) (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 132(2), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(l) (with art. 10)

[^key-6703382ceb59bdb0889b84dfd611c16c]: S. 63(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(16) (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-67cc75f484503264810668b3b073350e]: S. 73(3)(aa) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 118(3)(b), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-67ec37e9c185ad8343e6d7ad784367d7]: S. 111(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(23) (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-6886ac9ed93940dcb107164239239cb6]: Word in s. 48(1) 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, 4(a)

[^key-68dedf0c4ce08e6b9a7e448ad2bda359]: Word in s. 50(2) omitted (1.10.2018) by virtue of The Time Off for Public Duties Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/665), arts. 1, 2(b)(i)

[^key-68f2d75c8f93229a38d4f021cafb7d1d]: S. 80H(1)(c) and word preceding it inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 133(2)(b), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(m) (with art. 10)

[^key-690e7121f1d62a370bd8b9c027cebee2]: Words in s. 5(1) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 9 (with reg. 15)

[^key-697e2c57f366b4472ad6937f898a1a34]: S. 50(8)(ae) inserted (1.10.2023) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 15 para. 6(3); S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(c)

[^key-69c52fa561233af97aeb3c5aadc8de85]: Words in s. 199(2) substituted (4.12.2023) by Carer’s Leave Act 2023 (c. 18), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 13(a); S.I. 2023/1283, reg. 2

[^key-69dfa3204fd2a4a6418bf98c785539f8]: Words in s. 236(3) inserted (E.W.S.) (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 20(8), 103(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-6a341d2fa54f34190137eaf5050b403e]: Word in s. 27B(2)(b) omitted (6.1.2026) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 8(3), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(5)

[^key-6a39798887edd1157552a3dd33f832b6]: S. 75B applied (25.11.2014) by The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Sections 75A, 75B, 75G, 75H, 80A and 80B to Parental Order Cases) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3095), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-6ad8d8d6ad7848822bc6862533555df3]: S. 75G applied (with modifications) (25.11.2014) by The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Sections 75A, 75B, 75G, 75H, 80A and 80B to Parental Order Cases) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3095), regs. 1(1), 3, Sch. 1

[^key-6bda5561cd8345483c5c8764f5056838]: Words in s. 42(2) omitted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes) by virtue of Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(d), Sch. 5 para. 4(4)(c)

[^key-6bff73e2fe34cf68968b0bfc885a4b21]: S. 41(3) modified (E.W.) (1.5.2012) by Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Act 2012 (c. 12), s. 3(3)

[^key-6c318ca1d7f82354753e7a6d477d87bc]: Word in s. 75I(3)(d) omitted (18.1.2020) by virtue of Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 23(a); S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-6cb304b1f42797e0f3a759e4276d5515]: S. 201(3A) inserted (E.W.S.) (6.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 3 para. 5 (with s. 24(5)); S.I. 2014/253, art. 3(h)

[^key-6cc18a9f14b7dca0b6cc5c511f445530]: Words in s. 89(4) inserted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 26(3); S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-6d67746b8c7d721d4933489d892f7e8e]: S. 11(1) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 13(a) (with reg. 15)

[^key-6d90fd999ec8cd9b0cbc8daadcaba1c6]: Pt. 5A (s. 49B) inserted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 149(2), 164(1); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 2(e)

[^key-6e485b9ff6383b19d52301bb33350084]: S. 199(8)(ba) inserted (24.7.2023) by Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 (c. 17), ss. 1(7)(b), 3(2)

[^key-6ea37b25cd1a7f824ec2baa3df0407b5]: Word in s. 49(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, 5(b)

[^key-6eec871b0b34bf8c6930cb680a201048]: Words in s. 1(1) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 5(a)(ii) (with reg. 15)

[^key-6efc6ca54c16216597abca88989d22bf]: Word in s. 1(4)(j) 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, 3(b)(vi) (with reg. 8)

[^key-7092e10588bad6127b6d671bccd22e7c]: S. 80E(2) repealed (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 36(3); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(q) (with art. 16)

[^key-70e9aec4e313d90a5f8fa358d24125ea]: S. 75A(8) substituted (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(10)

[^key-729032bec6e570c4492dd3699eee3655]: Words in s. 27(1)(ca) substituted (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 30(a); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(m) (with art. 16)

[^key-7298d6659e77ad40687e1f2492606f68]: S. 75A(2B) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 118(4)(c), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-73ef0864afa5e7bc31f325023bb40269]: S. 47C(2)(aa) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 127(2)(a), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(i)

[^key-7423ca7f28f8565876ee3c0f8f60560b]: S. 198 repealed (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1378), regs. 1, 7

[^key-743872e4d14dc58a06d8852edbeda86f]: S. 57ZG(10A) 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(9)

[^key-75bfd5228ffb31f38bc86ef64cf99f4d]: S. 48(4A) 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(5) (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-75c97a291006c90d0bd59dbb75bdec6e]: S. 75B(3)(aa) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 118(5)(b), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-762783f88a82fabc766bceb26e8c3f38]: S. 11(6) inserted (6.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 2 para. 16; S.I. 2014/253, art. 3(g)

[^key-76426413c0024c6be87e78d7a6d72034]: Pt. 2A Ch. 7 inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 6(1), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(2)(f)

[^key-76677bd5e20977f0354027fddd961cba]: Words in s. 4(6) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 8(b) (with reg. 15)

[^key-7708c9f9c1245d31ba12d69a4f320dc4]: S. 218(10)(ce) inserted (1.10.2023) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 15 para. 6(4); S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(c)

[^key-770a8f2b38270fc2c1bc79d655baa401]: S. 47B(1A)-(1E) inserted (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 19(1), 103(3) (with s. 24(6)); S.I. 2013/1455, art. 2(a) (with art. 4(2))

[^key-770ed6c03d429dc67e3bbe7711690f50]: S. 80D(3) inserted (29.12.2025) by Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 (c. 17), ss. 1(4)(c), 2(2); S.I. 2025/1342, reg. 2

[^key-79657dcb1a62bbbbceb9ff85b1462bc4]: Words in s. 236(3) inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 28(6), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(13)(c)

[^key-7a596c385b85091f96ffc931b1d21dea]: S. 218(10)(cd) omitted (1.2.2023) by virtue of The Health and Social Care Information Centre (Transfer of Functions, Abolition and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/98), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 8(4) (with reg. 3)

[^key-7a98dd13a147da95c5ec88c9baf07545]: S. 13(8) 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. 11(a), 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(c); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(k)

[^key-7af32bd27165b92d74bbac343acfc10f]: S. 195(2)(aa) 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)(b), 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(c); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(l)

[^key-7af497c05584630f3048450ada0e0e6c]: S. 166(5)(d) and word inserted (26.12.2017) by The Employment Rights Act 1996 and Pension Schemes Act 1993 (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1205), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)(iv)

[^key-7afeafea3c1c44e2ce8464f642027329]: S. 57ZE(10A) 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(5)

[^key-7b0e53df043b0c8fd787bc4f98fd8c59]: Pt. 2A Ch. 2 inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 1(4), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(2)(a)

[^key-7b3cb6d587ff4d89fe89460c3d97aafb]: Words in s. 43K(1)(ba) substituted (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 20(2)(a), 103(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-7b9a3b73996271f48a3b8dfb53938612]: Words in s. 199(2) substituted (13.4.2018) by The Seafarers (Insolvency, Collective Redundancies and Information and Consultation Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/407), regs. 1(1), 2(2) (with reg. 2(4)(5))

[^key-7bc2053e9d1393357550b7803cf0fd17]: S. 80A(6A) inserted (29.12.2025) by Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 (c. 17), ss. 1(2), 2(2); S.I. 2025/1342, reg. 2

[^key-7bc243148fd87f6ff59435a6f6307e42]: Words in s. 80C(4)(d) repealed (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 34(5)(d); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(p) (with art. 16)

[^key-7cfc0e780d7c69a815d280dc105baa79]: Words in s. 80EA(9) inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(3)(j)(i), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-7d54c8631628fa2d1244604143ca30e6]: Words in s. 183(4B) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/146), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 253(3)(c) (with regs. 4, 5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7e1b8457e0e721853568c7aaf08132a2]: S. 80C(4)(ba) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 34(5)(c); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(2)(h)

[^key-7e6cbcb272fb1d25393aba445dd6e977]: S. 108(3)(gj) inserted (30.6.2012) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), ss. 57(5), 149(1); S.I. 2012/1682, art. 2, Sch. 2

[^key-7e82503b4e069bda60e9e1c88ee32185]: S. 1(2) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1378), regs. 1, 3(a) (with reg. 8)

[^key-7e82e9eea89fd74c3fe27aee65d92036]: Word in s. 80F(2)(a) inserted (6.4.2024) by Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 (c. 33), ss. 1(2)(a), 2(2) (with s. 1(7)); S.I. 2024/438, reg. 2

[^key-7ea376db386ad12a8a1f817cc287d576]: Word in s. 1(5)(b) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 5(h) (with reg. 15)

[^key-7f29d4a7824e6fb1dcd64e5afb020113]: Words in s. 4(2)(b)(i) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1378), regs. 1, 5(b) (with reg. 8)

[^key-7f74105a5190d7921578d37e47d69e69]: Words in s. 195(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-8055b64cf6515724af2b5e0240dd8bea]: S. 57ZQ(4) 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(13) (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-80a02c10e8da49db69ebebdcb4db94b7]: Word in s. 75I(3)(e) omitted (17.1.2025) by virtue of Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 23(a); S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-8150a6afa34e6e21ac8f6f0d5a6578a7]: Words in s. 199(1) inserted (7.8.2014) by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Consequential and Minor Amendments) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1614), regs. 1, 3

[^key-83ce135f4ea0348bbfa47707e930cd84]: S. 50(8)(zb) substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 4 para. 48; S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-840e08370273d8b8956bd51a3d81b63a]: S. 48(6) inserted (1.10.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 129(2)(f), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 4(b)

[^key-84c570e55fd80b47cbeb028c2d50b347]: S. 218(10)(za)(zb) inserted (1.10.2012) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 75(a); S.I. 2012/1831, art. 2(2)

[^key-84f4aa536214cb3d557678a9258f5f08]: Word in s. 235(1) inserted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 29(b); S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-84f8015db679e4c83fb6ae3a47b64e29]: Word in s. 27B(4) omitted (6.1.2026) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 8(4)(b), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(5)

[^key-855cebfadbb764e9ec5b49c94eab0288]: Words in s. 57ZS(3) 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), 144(b)

[^key-855dd2b25d96bfe1cf08f045eaa5f650]: Words in s. 3(1)(b)(i) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 7 (with reg. 15)

[^key-85d91da85699d543d68ac6cfce31d37c]: Words in s. 104(4)(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(c) (with regs. 3, 4)

[^key-86455e89b7359e9d7a9ce7dcf3b98e6e]: Words in Pt. 8 Ch. 4 heading substituted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(2), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-864e49a520001e165f6dd402922e74ca]: S. 27(1)(cd) inserted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 21; S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-8668f4727b8da87e7a6d89a8eb377abb]: Pt. 10 modified (5.12.2022) by The Exclusivity Terms for Zero Hours Workers (Unenforceability and Redress) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1145), regs. 1(2), 7(1)

[^key-86a1b8559c2a7a71b9c06604a8bb31fe]: Words in s. 226(3) substituted (29.7.2013) by The Unfair Dismissal (Variation of the Limit of Compensatory Award) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1949), arts. 1, 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-874e3d72c181431cab1573759ec93664]: Word in s. 1(4)(f) 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-8765a22d85ae2b200c6f288d49c338d2]: Ss. 210-219 applied (W.) (1.4.2024) by The Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/390), arts. 1, 2(3)

[^key-877845a9e4259dc1b0503f87e066dca5]: Words in s. 42(2)(b) omitted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes) by virtue of Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(d), Sch. 5 para. 4(4)(b)(i)

[^key-878e6d7ab8906942f271e8e503b9bc79]: S. 43K(4)(5) inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 20(7), 103(1)(i)(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-884f56aea54799b848b86627b6a199d4]: Words in s. 183(1)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/146), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 253(3)(a)(iii) (with regs. 4, 5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-89017b14235ffc5384d98c2978db60ee]: S. 183(4A)-(4C) inserted (26.12.2017) by The Employment Rights Act 1996 and Pension Schemes Act 1993 (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1205), regs. 1, 2(3)(b)

[^key-89af2ff1dfe9521c9d77048f67716298]: Words in s. 43B(1) inserted (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 17, 103(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-8a6a83792ac60fb7561c3a0669a483fb]: Words in s. 235(1) inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(11)(a), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-8a7b3d04f2b76f1293451a7b327fbfe2]: S. 73(3A) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 118(3)(c), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-8afbb90b767cf2fc6840f8e1cea851e5]: Sch. 1 para. 22 omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 18; S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5

[^key-8b25344dc83c3a4e22be339cf77b2076]: S. 48(1AA) inserted (1.10.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 129(2)(b), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 4(b)

[^key-8b7ba18eb96579afa23cb145c79dd3f6]: Word in s. 11(6) substituted (6.4.2014) by The Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (Application of Conciliation Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/431), art. 1, Sch. para. 3

[^key-8ba22845b3a693b1839534b990d273b9]: S. 108(3)(gm) inserted (1.9.2013) by Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), ss. 31(5), 35(1); S.I. 2013/1766, art. 2

[^key-8c29d237cdb06db19562cf80260c2d14]: S. 57ZS(2A)(2B) 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), 144(a)

[^key-8c8d11b6b19312f9f1115e5db693c586]: Words in s. 92(3) substituted (6.4.2012) by The Unfair Dismissal and Statement of Reasons for Dismissal (Variation of Qualifying Period) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/989), arts. 1, 2 (with art. 4)

[^key-8d119ee41f3b94bf9e6ed6b73bfa3b49]: Words in s. 80EA(6) substituted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(3)(h), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-8d76afe4d673416c70b9dacc18206631]: Word in s. 191(2)(c) substituted (4.12.2023) by Carer’s Leave Act 2023 (c. 18), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 9; S.I. 2023/1283, reg. 2

[^key-8e0f1e3e8a4c3f867b0ae25a47f9d58c]: Words in s. 3(1)(b)(ii) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 7 (with reg. 15)

[^key-8eebfaccdcb1b946223a3cc1482e5a68]: Words in Pt. 2A heading inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 1(2), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(2)(a)

[^key-8f4a981495c1dec4363bdb00546fbc46]: Words in s. 235(1) omitted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(11)(b), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-8f7b8eb262fdf404ae71941fc67f51d6]: S. 80F(2)(d) and word preceding it repealed (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 131(2)(c), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(k) (with art. 10)

[^key-8f8cfec42db08c1aabf0abf0ff842c95]: Words in s. 183(1)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/146), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 253(3)(a)(ii) (with regs. 4, 5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9011019088875052d3c91dcc4909d1f2]: S. 192(2)(ca) inserted (4.12.2023) by Carer’s Leave Act 2023 (c. 18), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 10; S.I. 2023/1283, reg. 2

[^key-90a89b47474dcb42c0f4c721072307ba]: Words in s. 4(6)(b) inserted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 8(c) (with reg. 15)