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Employment Rights Bill
Informing workers of their right to join a union - consultation
A consultation has been published on informing workers of their right to join a union.
The Employment Rights Bill creates a new requirement for employers to provide workers with a written statement of his or her right to join a trade union.
A consultation has been published looking at the practical details such as:
- what form the statement should take
- what content should be included
- the way in which the statement must be delivered, and
- the frequency with which the statement must be reissued after the beginning of employment
This consultation closes on 18 December 2025 with the relevant changes brought in by October 2026.