Employment Rights Act 1996

[^key-9118ffa22656d903f2e21334b1ab4bf6]: S. 49E inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 26(6), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(11)

[^key-91544ce0b53be35ea831b1761d6ecb27]: S. 48(2)-(4) applied (with modifications) (30.6.2012) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30) , ss. 56(2) , 149(1) (with s. 56(3)-(6) ); S.I. 2012/1682 , art. 2 , Sch. 2

[^key-91a8402fbb899cd554e4db02d12de87b]: S. 43FA inserted (1.1.2016) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 148(2), 164(1); S.I. 2015/2029, reg. 2(a)

[^key-92875ed46bfa95ed23eba7e384611cf7]: S. 50(8)(ac) inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 17 para. 6(2); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-94281cd3909aa40faf681a41f3f915f9]: S. 75H 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-947532eca5c1f0c7709c132e6a617819]: Word in s. 236(3) inserted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 153(3), 164(1) (with s. 153(2)); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 2(g)

[^key-94b7d98a520e17a5b8b1bbea47bf4f28]: 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)(iii)

[^key-94e9580aeaacb8d3e6a352d3378883a7]: S. 80B(5)(aa) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 121(2)(a), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(e)

[^key-96a6d4cad725241340e9357699edddaa]: Words in s. 11(2) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 13(c) (with reg. 15)

[^key-973f7e1bbaab461f0fab0c774d99f62d]: S. 75G amendment to earlier affecting provision S.I. 2014/3095, reg. 3, Sch. 1 (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-97e10df015378732b1b4d12ec122ef22]: S. 108(3)(p) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships and Partnerships (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/348), reg. 2, Sch. 3 para. 7; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-97e456a5aa9d8add6c08902aaf644ccc]: S. 49(6A) inserted (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 18(4), 103(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-9866928a2464bbd1a8da0cab8398a0bd]: Word in s. 80F(1)(a)(iv) repealed (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 131(2)(a), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(k) (with art. 10)

[^key-98c55dc327614ea7f9a65869242cf2f2]: Pt. 10 modified (6.4.2024) by The Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/251), regs. 1(2), 12 (with reg. 2(5))

[^key-98e02cc228086478a95cc56232d33259]: S. 230(7) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 41; S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(2)(j)

[^key-990edd3d4ef7158b082679e3b6cde287]: S. 225(3B) inserted (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 128(2)(d), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 6(d)

[^key-99307445b30dd5592a3e60b5d8ffa0d1]: Ss. 210-219 applied (E.W.) (6.8.2022 with effect from 1.4.2022) by The Agricultural Wages (No. 2) (Wales) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/794), arts. 1, 2(3)

[^key-99329bbb2af82a87b55940542557e780]: S. 27(1)(ce) 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(b), 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(c); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(k)

[^key-9947bed24ee322071056e693f227a481]: Words in s. 12(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(5)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-996b7754b5c673af175f88ca317907c3]: Act excluded (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 5 para. 15(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(m)

[^key-99d99342eafbf131f430dcb04a87fa07]: Words in s. 6(b) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 10(b) (with reg. 15)

[^key-9a2ffbfa82baca7dfa9784da1a7c79f1]: Word in s. 7A(6) 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-9ad78daa3a1f7d165610fecbeeb52328]: Pt. 10 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), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 3 (with art. 4(5), Sch. 3 para. 6)

[^key-9b33c67889ecd3a84494ef2b9a10f76b]: Word in s. 48(1) substituted (1.10.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 129(2)(a), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 4(b)

[^key-9b9a5b4d863f0ab222e6f5c0e622878a]: Ss. 57ZE-57ZI and cross-headings inserted (1.10.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 127(1), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 4(a)

[^key-9c170432c9e95c5d6fa31cc13d802a68]: Words in s. 166(5)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/146), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 253(2)(a)(ii) (with regs. 4, 5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9ca7543be0e152a9b738a71c95bbb8a0]: Words in s. 1(4) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1378), regs. 1, 3(b)(i) (with reg. 8)

[^key-9db6907f4ff66a7f9b5ef5b39c3be608]: Ss. 27U-27Y 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. 10, 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(c); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(j)

[^key-9df9f80f5a73589e660f14258d514b2c]: S. 80EA(5A) inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(3)(g), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-9e13e2849f8a300743669174a99ee07c]: Word in s. 166(5)(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(2)(a)(ii)

[^key-9ecf6e5b0e0677ba90b7b4ded5e4cb48]: Word in s. 236(3) repealed (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 43(b); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(v) (with art. 16)

[^key-9ee9eb1a5c091f6f3cedb2d40d2c706f]: Words in s. 43H(1)(b) substituted (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 18(3)(b), 103(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-9f39b8a57e5d4f354127c350a302d773]: S. 48(4) applied (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, 7(5)

[^key-9fd432d70fd36058c1ebc6140da8fa7e]: Words in s. 1(3)(c) inserted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 5(c) (with reg. 15)

[^key-a02aa01323ad275cad4dbc39eb858233]: Words in s. 7A(1)(a) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 11(a)(i) (with reg. 15)

[^key-a042af5c2a505bc650970d9c72d40255]: Word 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)(ii)

[^key-a04d91bf36bd4031f54b56bad53db4a8]: Word in s. 27B(4) omitted (6.1.2026) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 8(4)(a)(i), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(5)

[^key-a1503b90c42a7e5d1588f6bc468f4b4c]: Words in s. 80C(2) repealed (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 34(3)(a); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(p) (with art. 16)

[^key-a1b2157f7809529e5b4cc1c31d454122]: 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(i) (with reg. 15)

[^key-a1d0ac5b2abd7ec4beaa8bb55b12a52c]: S. 75I(3)(f) and preceding word inserted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 23(b); S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-a1d70027125f29fb2ee2b0bffeae991c]: Words in s. 63A title 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-a1f1e3db1e0c8b3a1034bfa926fdb110]: Words in s. 236(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2013) by Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), ss. 31(6), 35(1); S.I. 2013/1766, art. 2

[^key-a2204392e2094dd5c40866c69376d997]: S. 124(1ZA) inserted (29.7.2013) by The Unfair Dismissal (Variation of the Limit of Compensatory Award) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1949), arts. 1, 2(3) (with art. 4)

[^key-a37095a0e82a8ee4eb97ea6ca34d84a7]: S. 80B(5)(ba) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 128(2)(b), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(j)

[^key-a431d7be7e480f2054910a1346bca838]: S. 57ZG(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(8)

[^key-a439c07afd98060fd61de6fe838650ad]: Words in s. 27B(4) inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 8(4)(a)(ii), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(5)

[^key-a45c1980e5db1f96f91699f73d7ab49c]: S. 80B 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), 4, Sch. 2 (as amended: (3.1.2019) by S.I. 2018/1413, art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 8; and (10.3.2026) by S.I. 2026/236, regs. 1(b), 2)

[^key-a56e63b34f050792d467d185471f0d8d]: S. 42(4) omitted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes) by virtue of Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(d), Sch. 5 para. 4(6)

[^key-a6da86b28f8841406259320c088a6232]: Word in s. 1(4)(h) 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-a727fa0b302feb3f999fcccc0411264a]: Pt. 10 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-a873b7d357accfe1ad89cf73c8f916e3]: Words in s. 166(5)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/146), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 253(2)(a)(i) (with regs. 4, 5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a9b761ac8f588a928e2a048a331b1772]: S. 49B(7)(ga) inserted (1.10.2023) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 15 para. 6(2); S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(c)

[^key-aa79c318a3b9937ccd244e922ef0b9b8]: Words in s. 4(5) 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-ab35888fb65b24b10f2579d389355b3d]: Pt. 8B inserted (4.12.2023) by Carer’s Leave Act 2023 (c. 18), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 2; S.I. 2023/1283, reg. 2

[^key-ab7df545180ce15bf8a3752985c0a24d]: S. 7A(1)(c) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1378), regs. 1, 6(b) (with reg. 8)

[^key-ac77f97599c78b6ab5b37de6f39de866]: Words in s. 80G(1B)(a) substituted (6.4.2024) by Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 (c. 33), ss. 1(6), 2(2) (with s. 1(7)); S.I. 2024/438, reg. 2

[^key-ae3985dbc9f6c486846a329e1df7cfa8]: Word in s. 7B substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 12(c) (with reg. 15)

[^key-ae6756811fedfe887cda3474eb668b76]: S. 80G(1E) inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 9(5), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(6)

[^key-af8ac02558773aef7144018cee42ec0f]: S. 43G(1)(a) omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 18(2)(a), 103(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-b034c1342b4d481c9faf7b34318c1afe]: Word in s. 236(3) inserted (4.12.2023) by Carer’s Leave Act 2023 (c. 18), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 3; S.I. 2023/1283, reg. 2

[^key-b0afb24909bdc5b5a1d05d82a2fab1bf]: Ss. 27P-27T and cross-heading inserted (E.W.S.) (31.7.2023) by Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (c. 13), ss. 9, 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(b)

[^key-b0d01b6f47762f0febcbf0ff5104a158]: S. 75G(7) substituted (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(a)

[^key-b1425e5d8eeedf1183c57a4e1502175d]: S. 80G(1)(aza) inserted (6.4.2024) by Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 (c. 33), ss. 1(5), 2(2) (with s. 1(7)); S.I. 2024/438, reg. 2

[^key-b14759f6ddb8da9225f7b42c2ae40831]: S. 27F 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. 3, 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(a); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(c)

[^key-b37509d9e3a773c8048f5ea8b6230018]: Words in s. 49D(3) inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 26(5), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(11)

[^key-b37f17a73e630451eec84fb0e404507c]: S. 201 applied by 1993 c. 48, s. 165(7) (as substituted (E.W.S.) (6.2.2018) by The Seafarers (Transnational Information and Consultation, Collective Redundancies and Insolvency Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/26), regs. 1(1), 4(2) (with reg. 4(4)))

[^key-b416ce6cbc824820e498962ec4ee5047]: Ss. 221-224 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1998/1833, reg. 16 (as amended) (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1378), regs. 1, 10

[^key-b4e313d5ccb0bcfae4288b7db5ad5bfb]: Words in s. 80B(6B)(a) 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), 147(b)

[^key-b5277d61b5dbe141fff8bec110f24269]: S. 71(3A) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 118(2)(b), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-b565fbf147ce1758297685b7a013461b]: S. 80G(2)-(4) repealed (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 132(5)(b), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(l) (with art. 10)

[^key-b5934696407e4285a4826519ecd36184]: S. 71(3)(ba)(bb) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 118(2)(a), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-b5b83199bb453f02821af085774ba1c2]: Words in s. 43M(1)(a) substituted (25.7.2013) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), s. 182(4)(e), Sch. 21 para. 36(2) (with s. 180); S.I. 2013/1869, art. 2(o)(xv)

[^key-b65a2f0ef38355b720218b433f04bcef]: S. 43H(1)(a) omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 18(3)(a), 103(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-b70f1219dbeb02670e25898fd1511857]: 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)(a)

[^key-b71b7d762b2861fc1a7c562f7956dd82]: S. 200 restricted (1.12.2023) by Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41), s. 63(4), Sch. 1 paras. 15, 21 (with s. 61); S.I. 2023/1293, reg. 2(a)

[^key-b76e9f8ed9185c45ac1da6566d135ea6]: S. 49B(7)(i) 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(2) (with reg. 3)

[^key-b780315d27af163285759e406ae51372]: Words in s. 42 heading inserted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(d), Sch. 5 para. 4(2)

[^key-b78ea2696addb463bf1f3e61a16a0595]: Words in s. 4(3)(b) 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-b7a3aa80879d1765cb02029d1fa9ec70]: Words in s. 88(2) inserted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 25(3); S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-b835e37c7e6f88328dc318e160a0b5da]: S. 218(10)(cc) inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 17 para. 6(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-b8cf450b5794f47247f601c52f39a8f2]: S. 45A(5)(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(a) (with regs. 3, 4)

[^key-b9755887492e2e14132952e063b457b2]: S. 27H 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. 5, 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(a); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(e)

[^key-b9872cb2a9a19722c4c67664a3628e52]: Words in s. 75A(2A) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 118(4)(a), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-ba160b0c6c844e0130e09c965bb63769]: S. 11(5) 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(2) (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-ba5989c0e9dfaa4fed1f7d4e67cffb7a]: Ss. 57ZJ-57ZS and cross-headings inserted (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 128(1), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 6(d)

[^key-badd56e52516f4e37004582844742733]: S. 205(1YA) 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, 6

[^key-bb474b63a9b5820684344ce84722b0bc]: Words in s. 49(1) substituted (1.10.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 129(3)(a), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 4(b)

[^key-bbb270800bef12a2b4e40e966eb7e7f3]: S. 75A(1A)(c) substituted (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), 145

[^key-bc876e890dd42abbc87a3132dfbd2157]: Words in s. 48(4) inserted (1.10.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 129(2)(e), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 4(b)

[^key-bc9cccd52c92eccbdc22195bd5b67d0a]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 7(3) 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)(c)

[^key-bf3152bfc3a412f77d6f79431af9a33b]: S. 80H(3)-(3B) substituted for s. 80H(3) (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 133(4), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(m) (with art. 10)

[^key-bfff5e3bea1941bfa809c53db66440ab]: S. 101ZA inserted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(d), Sch. 5 para. 9

[^key-c064c23ff0e8c63ba697aa3b884dd55f]: Word in s. 1(5)(a) 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-c170cf9f8cda338509d89021688528bc]: S. 8(2)(e) and word inserted (6.4.2019) by The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Itemised Pay Statement) (Amendment) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/147), arts. 1, 2(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-c1e2613e824ddf23ecb2339e6502a507]: Word in s. 184(4)(b) 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(2)(b)

[^key-c24ff49f57a0ee51a6c1401effe93bcb]: Words in s. 5(2) substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 9 (with reg. 15)

[^key-c32081c66e810cc38effff0e9717a485]: Word in s. 7A(5) 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-c3a3dfe007c63d251770220b6e36f47b]: Words in s. 80B(6B)(b) 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), 147(c)

[^key-c3ddcf6e3bfa3a2a3724768f813b8d27]: Words in s. 74(2) inserted (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 27(2), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(12)(b)

[^key-c3e2f28a300780f4987224b01a285926]: Word in s. 80C(2)(b) repealed (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 34(3)(c); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(2)(h)

[^key-c4f22fb8f4f2826fa37187e48b538317]: Definition in s. 235(1) substituted (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 42(a); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(u) (with art. 16)

[^key-c527fb54b1726bf94b0ce4253ba54f4a]: S. 75A 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-c5708490f0d2d2a69794a5a5d452855a]: Word in s. 235(1) inserted (4.12.2023) by Carer’s Leave Act 2023 (c. 18), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 17(b); S.I. 2023/1283, reg. 2

[^key-c593272761843a39fee8f4ce4a7b2664]: S. 98(1) modified by SI 2006/246 reg. 7(3)(b) (as substituted (31.1.2014) by The Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/16), regs. 1(2), 8(1) (with reg. 8(2)))

[^key-c68e6e08028ef2feeb97261dfa239677]: Ss. 27N, 27O 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. 8, 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(a); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(h)

[^key-c728751d746a3f2cc9f95207a22ed488]: Word in s. 189(2)(b) 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(4)

[^key-c79e0a44599f6e102a826aafcb975c4f]: Words in s. 80EA(1) substituted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 18(3)(a), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(9)(b)

[^key-c8495bc9bd42ead3f20fcb739cb9848d]: Word in s. 235(1) 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)(d), 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(c); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(l)

[^key-c858f61ccfc017e58df61cba8948dde2]: S. 47E(1)(b) repealed (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 132(5)(a), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(l) (with art. 10)

[^key-c88fc83862bdfa43866a2f63f4caa175]: S. 48(2A) inserted (1.10.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 129(2)(d), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 4(b)

[^key-c891094788495f4a7f0e837460fc8b3b]: Words in s. 7B inserted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 12(a) (with reg. 15)

[^key-c8d928f3d76c2735ce7bea77b750150d]: S. 104G inserted (1.9.2013) by Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), ss. 31(4), 35(1); S.I. 2013/1766, art. 2

[^key-c9045b7873cfe2614e9219bb8f0f5e05]: S. 218(10)(dd) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 7 para. 9; S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-c90e54caf1332b1cde89e49c002293ee]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 10 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Employment Rights (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/535), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 3 (with Sch. 1 para. 22); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c927d7dc991961dcc31d9cfce2f24349]: Pt. 11 modified (E.W.) (2.8.2019) by The Cardiff and Valleys Railways (Transfer) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1132), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 10(1)(a) (with reg. 5)

[^key-c97386c906c4981f324d6222828e60e9]: S. 50(1) substituted (1.10.2018) by The Time Off for Public Duties Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/665), arts. 1, 2(a)

[^key-c99b9bbf02d4e1aa2766d6f656ad1758]: S. 80G(1D) inserted (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 132(4), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(l) (with art. 10)

[^key-c9b790581fbba9cc6d795f74a8093167]: Words in s. 6 substituted (6.4.2020) by The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/731), regs. 1(2), 10(a) (with reg. 15)

[^key-c9d6f98b7797bcb9d5b4e30017d43824]: S. 194(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)(a), 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(c); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(l)

[^key-caa39ee77a9fc2af8c6b258a7da5699b]: S. 80D(1A) inserted (29.12.2025) by Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 (c. 17), ss. 1(4)(a), 2(2); S.I. 2025/1342, reg. 2

[^key-cac7ae137fb001bffba605f8eec4dfe9]: S. 80C(4)(bb) inserted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 24(3); S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-cad96b73b0feb036a3778be3d0495cc4]: Pt. 2A Ch. 4 inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 3, 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(2)(c)

[^key-caebe6a2429a0d9b759d0cfb9fb3829e]: S. 123(6A) inserted (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 18(5), 103(2) (with s. 24(6))

[^key-cb6131f04ebe6a424ec4738639fb331b]: Ss. 41A-41D inserted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(d), Sch. 5 para. 3

[^key-cb8342c432c768d4d0c6cf0870c58e8a]: Word in s. 236(3) repealed (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 43(a); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(v) (with art. 16)

[^key-cbba8b91d4ddee22161e3df9b76534bd]: Pt. 10 modified (21.10.2022) by The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Transfer of Staff to the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1012), regs. 1(1), 4 (with reg. 2)

[^key-cc40e67f9c2a8b78afb155344ab792ea]: Word in s. 192(2)(e) inserted (1.10.2014) by Defence Reform Act 2014 (c. 20), ss. 48(3), 50(1); S.I. 2014/2370, art. 4(d)

[^key-cc6e1406c18d3b79e8db00fcf7169715]: S. 80EB(2)(f) and word inserted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 25(b); S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-cd061c6707d4232d69cc04ea896b56f0]: Word in s. 236(3) inserted (E.W.S.) (24.7.2023) by Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 (c. 17), ss. 1(8), 3(2)

[^key-cff6054e7f9310ed164c66cede8b6dfe]: Words in s. 166(5)(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/146), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 253(2)(a)(iv) (with regs. 4, 5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-d0f84fbfda75e73a9b67c467efabf087]: Words in s. 235(1) inserted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 28(a); S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-d23c908f9800e15a5a44c23c43ae6503]: S. 108 excluded (11.1.2016) by The Exclusivity Terms in Zero Hours Contracts (Redress) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/2021), regs. 1(2), 2(5)

[^key-d29382d72bafc7009a8b66c35a2f58f3]: Word in s. 236(3) inserted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 149(4), 164(1); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 2(e)

[^key-d3070f675efeaa6cd043fabaf03c97a3]: S. 80H(4) repealed (30.6.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 132(5)(c), 139(6); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 3(1)(l) (with art. 10)

[^key-d324faf45f43b6a0cf2cf50b89e01456]: S. 75H 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-d37b28a1fc1c2b04ed1dc15af0db8547]: Words in s. 235(1) inserted (4.12.2023) by Carer’s Leave Act 2023 (c. 18), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 17(a); S.I. 2023/1283, reg. 2

[^key-d3962fc02476373286ef3eb4f225fab3]: Words 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)(b)

[^key-d3c17ac532b76a39b127e6802c63085f]: S. 57ZF(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(10) (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-d42c5e1b43bc55b881defdea606ebe8f]: Words in s. 99(3)(ca) substituted (5.4.2015) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 7 para. 39(b); S.I. 2014/1640, art. 7(t) (with art. 16)

[^key-d4603527bbcf596955962489ecc29b5b]: S. 207B inserted (6.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 2 para. 35; S.I. 2014/253, art. 3(g)

[^key-d6229adb87d5ab82e6a0827e471fdb56]: Pt. 8 Ch. 4 inserted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 2; S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-d64a20268826b45696af303db7afe02d]: S. 23(3A) 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(3) (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-d657f467c2ef25ecf5137746c55aa63a]: S. 99(3)(bc) inserted (4.12.2023) by Carer’s Leave Act 2023 (c. 18), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 8; S.I. 2023/1283, reg. 2

[^key-d7233a76a91c6e84fc42360ba58b72a7]: 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)(ii)