Two codes of practice finalised

The final versions of the following codes of practice, which have been updated to reflect the provisions of the Trade Union Act 2016, have been published:

• Code of Practice: Picketing – see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-picketing
• Code of Practice: Industrial Action Ballots and Notice to Employers – see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-industrial-action-ballots-and-notice-to-employers--2

The significant parts of the Trade Union Act 2016 come into force on 1 March 2017 – see http://www.crosslandsolicitors.com/site/crossland_news/trade_union_changes_law_commencement_html_2017