10 things you need to know about the Trade Union Act 2016
 
   
 
10 things you need to know about the Trade Union Act 2016

During this convenient recorded webinar, David Morgan of Burness Paull LLP explores the most significant shake up of the law of industrial action in a generation.

The Trade Union Act 2016 hit the statute books on 4 May 2016 and the major provisions are due to come into force on 1 March 2017.The new legislation will bring about significant changes that David breaks down into 10 key points with practical examples. The threshold turnout requirements for strike ballots are of particular importance, especially to “important public services” for which trade unions will have a ‘double threshold’ to meet.

The passage of the legislation was controversial, with the trade union movement describing it as vindictive and unnecessary. It is, however, here to stay, as the Government was determined to address what it described as “undemocratic” industrial action.

Why should I watch?
Viewers will gain a core understanding of the implications of the new legislation and explore practical examples to help focus on the application of the new Act.

Topics include:
  • The new threshold turnout limits
  • The definition of “important public services”
  • The impact on the law of picketing
  • The ballot notification regime and timescales for compliance

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Find out what you need to know about the Trade Union Act 2016 whether you're an employment lawyer, union official or work in  HR.
 
Speaker
David Morgan
Burness Paull LLP
An accredited expert in employment law, David has an enviable track record as a commercial employment lawyer. He has practiced exclusively in employment law for almost 20 years. The success of David’s approach is down to the strong working relationships he forges with human resources professionals in clients throughout the UK. David has a particular interest and expertise in the law relating to trade union recognition and industrial relations. David is recognised as a ‘Band 1’ Leading Individual for employment law in Chambers UK. An accredited mediator in his own right, David is a proponent of mediation and risk management in workplace disputes. David featured as one of The Lawyer magazine’s former “Hot 100” lawyers in the UK.
 
 
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