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Employment Rights Act 1996

Employment Rights Act 1996 — full text by section

Consolidated text as published on legislation.gov.uk, snapshot 2026-08-24. Read the Act on legislation.gov.uk

435 sections. Default extent: E+W+S+N.I..

  1. s.1Statement of initial employment particulars.(E+W+S)
  2. s.2Statement of initial particulars: supplementary.(E+W+S)
  3. s.3Note about disciplinary procedures and pensions.(E+W+S)
  4. s.4Statement of changes.(E+W+S)
  5. s.5Exclusion from rights to statements.(E+W+S)
  6. s.6Reasonably accessible document or collective agreement.(E+W+S)
  7. s.7Power to require particulars of further matters.
  8. s.7AUse of alternative documents to give particulars(E+W+S)
  9. s.7BGiving of alternative documents before start of employment(E+W+S)
  10. s.8Itemised pay statement.(E+W+S)
  11. s.9Standing statement of fixed deductions.(E+W+S)
  12. s.10Power to amend provisions about pay and standing statements.
  13. s.11References to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  14. s.12Determination of references.(E+W+S)
  15. s.13Right not to suffer unauthorised deductions.
  16. s.14Excepted deductions.
  17. s.15Right not to have to make payments to employer.(E+W+S)
  18. s.16Excepted payments.
  19. s.17Introductory.
  20. s.18Limits on amount and time of deductions.
  21. s.19Wages determined by reference to shortages etc.
  22. s.20Limits on method and timing of payments.
  23. s.21Limit on amount of payments.
  24. s.22Final instalments of wages.
  25. s.23Complaints to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  26. s.24Determination of complaints.(E+W+S)
  27. s.25Determinations: supplementary.
  28. s.26Complaints and other remedies.(E+W+S)
  29. s.27Meaning of “wages” etc.(E+W+S)
  30. s.27AExclusivity terms unenforceable in zero hours contracts
  31. s.27BPower to make further provision in relation to zero hours workers
  32. s.27BARight for qualifying workers to be offered guaranteed hours
  33. s.27BBRequirements relating to a guaranteed hours offer
  34. s.27BCRequirements relating to a guaranteed hours offer: supplementary
  35. s.27BDGuaranteed hours offer: exceptions to duty to make offer and withdrawal of offer
  36. s.27BEAcceptance or rejection of a guaranteed hours offer
  37. s.27BFInformation about rights conferred by Chapter 2
  38. s.27BGComplaints to employment tribunals: grounds
  39. s.27BHComplaints to employment tribunals: time limits
  40. s.27BIRemedies
  41. s.27BJRight to reasonable notice of a shift
  42. s.27BKRight to reasonable notice of cancellation of or change to a shift
  43. s.27BLSections 27BJ and 27BK: supplementary
  44. s.27BMInteraction with Chapter 4
  45. s.27BNComplaints to employment tribunals
  46. s.27BORemedies
  47. s.27BPRight to payment for a cancelled, moved or curtailed shift
  48. s.27BQRegulations under section 27BP: supplementary
  49. s.27BRExceptions to duty to make payment for a cancelled, moved or curtailed shift
  50. s.27BSContractual remuneration
  51. s.27BTComplaints to employment tribunal
  52. s.27BURemedies
  53. s.27BVAgency workers
  54. s.27BWZero hours workers, etc
  55. s.27BXAgency workers
  56. s.27BYSupplementary provision
  57. s.27BZRegulations
  58. s.27BZ1Interpretation
  59. s.27BZ2Interpretation
  60. s.27BZ3Regulations
  61. s.27CQualifying tips, gratuities and service charges(E+W+S)
  62. s.27DHow tips etc must be dealt with(E+W+S)
  63. s.27ENon-public places of business(E+W+S)
  64. s.27FIndependent troncs(E+W+S)
  65. s.27GWhen tips etc must be dealt with(E+W+S)
  66. s.27HAgency workers(E+W+S)
  67. s.27IWritten policy(E+W+S)
  68. s.27JRecords(E+W+S)
  69. s.27KComplaints to employment tribunal about tips etc(E+W+S)
  70. s.27LDetermination of complaints about tips etc(E+W+S)
  71. s.27MCompensation: dealing with tips etc(E+W+S)
  72. s.27NComplaints to employment tribunal about information(E+W+S)
  73. s.27ODetermination of complaints about information(E+W+S)
  74. s.27PIssue of code of practice(E+W+S)
  75. s.27QProcedure for issue of code of practice(E+W+S)
  76. s.27RConsequential revision of code of practice(E+W+S)
  77. s.27SRevocation of code of practice(E+W+S)
  78. s.27TFailure to comply with code of practice(E+W+S)
  79. s.27UNo restitution claims by employer(E+W+S)
  80. s.27VRelationship with contractual rights(E+W+S)
  81. s.27WRestrictions on contracting out of this Part(E+W+S)
  82. s.27XInterpretation(E+W+S)
  83. s.27YApplication(E+W+S)
  84. s.28Right to guarantee payment.
  85. s.29Exclusions from right to guarantee payment.(E+W+S)
  86. s.30Calculation of guarantee payment.
  87. s.31Limits on amount of and entitlement to guarantee payment.(E+W+S)
  88. s.32Contractual remuneration.
  89. s.33Power to modify provisions about guarantee payments.
  90. s.34Complaints to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  91. s.35Exemption orders.(E+W+S)
  92. s.36Protected shop workers and betting workers.(E+W+S)
  93. s.37Contractual requirements relating to Sunday work.(E+W+S)
  94. s.38Contracts with guaranteed hours.(E+W)
  95. s.39Reduction of pay etc.(E+W)
  96. s.40Notice of objection to Sunday working.(E+W+S)
  97. s.41Opted-out shop workers and betting workers.(E+W+S)
  98. s.41ANotice of objection by shop workers to working additional hours on Sunday
  99. s.41BExplanatory statement: persons who become shop workers
  100. s.41CExplanatory statement: shop workers at commencement date
  101. s.41DFailure to give explanatory statement under section 41B or 41C
  102. s.42Explanatory statement : betting workers.(E+W+S)
  103. s.43Contractual requirements relating to Sunday work : opting-out notices.(E+W+S)
  104. s.43ZAContractual requirements relating to working additional hours on Sundays: objection notices
  105. s.43ZBInterpretation
  106. s.43AMeaning of “protected disclosure”.
  107. s.43BDisclosures qualifying for protection.(E+W+S)
  108. s.43CDisclosure to employer or other responsible person.(E+W+S)
  109. s.43DDisclosure to legal adviser.
  110. s.43EDisclosure to Minister of the Crown.(E+W+S)
  111. s.43FDisclosure to prescribed person.(E+W+S)
  112. s.43FAPrescribed persons: duty to report on disclosures of information
  113. s.43GDisclosure in other cases.(E+W+S)
  114. s.43HDisclosure of exceptionally serious failure.(E+W+S)
  115. s.43JContractual duties of confidentiality.
  116. s.43KExtension of meaning of “worker” etc. for Part IVA.(E+W+S)
  117. s.43KAApplication of this Part and related provisions to police(E+W+S)
  118. s.43LOther interpretative provisions.
  119. s.43MJury service(E+W+S)
  120. s.44Health and safety cases.(E+W+S)
  121. s.45Sunday working for shop and betting workers.(E+W+S)
  122. s.45ZASunday working for shop workers: additional hours
  123. s.45AWorking time cases.(E+W+S)
  124. s.46Trustees of occupational pension schemes.(E+W+S)
  125. s.47Employee representatives.(E+W+S)
  126. s.47AEmployees exercising right to time off work for study or training.(E+W+S)
  127. s.47BProtected disclosures.(E+W+S)
  128. s.47CLeave for family and domestic reasons.(E+W+S)
  129. s.47DTax credits
  130. s.47EFlexible working(E+W+S)
  131. s.47FStudy and training
  132. s.47GEmployee shareholder status(E+W+S)
  133. s.48Complaints to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  134. s.49Remedies.(E+W+S)
  135. s.49AApplication to police of section 44 and related provisions.(E+W+S)
  136. s.49BRegulations prohibiting discrimination because of protected disclosure(E+W+S)
  137. s.49DRedundancy or dismissal during a protected period of pregnancy(E+W+S)
  138. s.49ESection 49D: supplemental
  139. s.50Right to time off for public duties.(E+W+S)
  140. s.51Complaints to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  141. s.52Right to time off to look for work or arrange training.
  142. s.53Right to remuneration for time off under section 52.
  143. s.54Complaints to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  144. s.55Right to time off for ante-natal care.(E+W+S)
  145. s.56Right to remuneration for time off under section 55.
  146. s.57Complaints to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  147. s.57ZARight to time off for ante-natal care (agency workers)(E+W+S)
  148. s.57ZBRight to remuneration for time off under section 57ZA(E+W+S)
  149. s.57ZCComplaint to employment tribunal: agency workers(E+W+S)
  150. s.57ZDAgency workers: supplementary(E+W+S)
  151. s.57ZERight to time off to accompany to ante-natal appointment(E+W+S)
  152. s.57ZFComplaint to employment tribunal(E+W+S)
  153. s.57ZGRight to time off to accompany to ante-natal appointment: agency workers(E+W+S)
  154. s.57ZHComplaint to employment tribunal: agency workers(E+W+S)
  155. s.57ZIAgency workers: supplementary
  156. s.57ZJRight to paid time off to attend adoption appointments
  157. s.57ZKRight to remuneration for time off under section 57ZJ
  158. s.57ZLRight to unpaid time off to attend adoption appointments
  159. s.57ZMComplaint to employment tribunal(E+W+S)
  160. s.57ZNRight to paid time off to attend adoption appointments: agency workers
  161. s.57ZORight to remuneration for time off under section 57ZN
  162. s.57ZPRight to unpaid time off to attend adoption meetings: agency workers
  163. s.57ZQComplaint to employment tribunal: agency workers(E+W+S)
  164. s.57ZRAgency workers: supplementary
  165. s.57ZSPlacement of looked after children with prospective adopters(E+W+S)
  166. s.57ATime off for dependants.(E+W+S)
  167. s.57BComplaint to employment tribunal.(E+W+S)
  168. s.58Right to time off for pension scheme trustees.(E+W+S)
  169. s.59Right to payment for time off under section 58.
  170. s.60Complaints to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  171. s.61Right to time off for employee representatives.(E+W+S)
  172. s.62Right to remuneration for time off under section 61.
  173. s.63Complaints to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  174. s.63ARight to time off for young person in Wales or Scotland for study or training.(E+W+S)
  175. s.63BRight to remuneration for time off under section 63A.
  176. s.63CComplaints to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  177. s.63DStatutory right to make request in relation to study or training
  178. s.63ESection 63D application: supplementary
  179. s.63FEmployer's duties in relation to application
  180. s.63GRegulations about dealing with applications
  181. s.63HEmployee's duties in relation to agreed study or training
  182. s.63IComplaints to employment tribunals(E+W+S)
  183. s.63JRemedies
  184. s.63KSupplementary
  185. s.64Right to remuneration on suspension on medical grounds.(E+W+S)
  186. s.65Exclusions from right to remuneration.(E+W+S)
  187. s.66Meaning of suspension on maternity grounds.
  188. s.67Right to offer of alternative work.
  189. s.68Right to remuneration.
  190. s.68AMeaning of ending the supply of an agency worker on maternity grounds
  191. s.68BRight to offer of alternative work
  192. s.68CRight to remuneration
  193. s.68DAgency workers: supplementary
  194. s.69Calculation of remuneration.
  195. s.69ACalculation of remuneration (agency workers)
  196. s.70Complaints to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  197. s.70AComplaints to employment tribunals: agency workers(E+W+S)
  198. s.71(no heading)(E+W+S)
  199. s.72Compulsory maternity leave.
  200. s.73Additional maternity leave.(E+W+S)
  201. s.74Redundancy and dismissal.(E+W+S)
  202. s.75Sections 71 to 73: supplemental.
  203. s.75AOrdinary adoption leave(E+W+S)
  204. s.75BAdditional adoption leave(E+W+S)
  205. s.75CRedundancy and dismissal
  206. s.75DChapter 1A: supplemental(E+W+S)
  207. s.75EEntitlement to shared parental leave: birth
  208. s.75FEntitlement to leave under section 75E: further provision
  209. s.75GEntitlement to shared parental leave: adoption(E+W+S)
  210. s.75HEntitlement to leave under section 75G: further provision(E+W+S)
  211. s.75IRights during and after shared parental leave(E+W+S)
  212. s.75JRedundancy and dismissal
  213. s.75KChapter 1B: supplemental
  214. s.76Entitlement to parental leave.
  215. s.77Rights during and after parental leave.
  216. s.78Special cases.(E+W+S)
  217. s.79Supplemental.(E+W+S)
  218. s.80Complaint to employment tribunal.(E+W+S)
  219. s.80AEntitlement to ... paternity leave: birth(E+W+S)
  220. s.80AAEntitlement to additional paternity leave: birth(E+W+S)
  221. s.80BEntitlement to ... paternity leave: adoption(E+W+S)
  222. s.80BBEntitlement to additional paternity leave: adoption(E+W+S)
  223. s.80CRights during and after paternity leave(E+W+S)
  224. s.80DSpecial cases(E+W+S)
  225. s.80EChapter 3: supplemental(E+W+S)
  226. s.80EAParental bereavement Bereavement leave
  227. s.80EBRights during and after bereavement leave
  228. s.80ECSpecial cases
  229. s.80EDChapter 4: supplemental
  230. s.80EEApplication in relation to stillbirths
  231. s.80EFNeonatal care leave
  232. s.80EGRights during and after neonatal care leave
  233. s.80EHSpecial cases
  234. s.80EIChapter 5: supplemental
  235. s.80FStatutory right to request contract variation(E+W+S)
  236. s.80GEmployer’s duties in relation to application under section 80F(E+W+S)
  237. s.80HComplaints to employment tribunals(E+W+S)
  238. s.80IRemedies(E+W+S)
  239. s.80JCarer’s leave
  240. s.80KRights during and after carer’s leave
  241. s.80LSpecial cases
  242. s.80MPart 8B: supplemental
  243. s.80NComplaint to employment tribunal
  244. s.86Rights of employer and employee to minimum notice.(E+W+S)
  245. s.87Rights of employee in period of notice.
  246. s.88Employments with normal working hours.(E+W+S)
  247. s.89Employments without normal working hours.(E+W+S)
  248. s.90Short-term incapacity benefit , contributory employment and support allowance and industrial injury benefit.(E+W+S)
  249. s.91Supplementary.
  250. s.92Right to written statement of reasons for dismissal.(E+W+S)
  251. s.93Complaints to employment tribunal.(E+W+S)
  252. s.94The right.
  253. s.95Circumstances in which an employee is dismissed.(E+W+S)
  254. s.96(no heading)
    Omitted
    (E+W+S)
  255. s.97Effective date of termination.(E+W+S)
  256. s.98General.(E+W+S)
  257. s.98ZANo normal retirement age: dismissal before 65(E+W+S)
  258. s.98ZBNo normal retirement age: dismissal at or after 65(E+W+S)
  259. s.98ZCNormal retirement age: dismissal before retirement age(E+W+S)
  260. s.98ZDNormal retirement age 65 or higher: dismissal at or after retirement age(E+W+S)
  261. s.98ZENormal retirement age below 65: dismissal at or after retirement age(E+W+S)
  262. s.98ZFReason for dismissal: particular matters(E+W+S)
  263. s.98ZGRetirement dismissals: fairness(E+W+S)
  264. s.98ZHInterpretation(E+W+S)
  265. s.98AProcedural fairness(E+W+S)
  266. s.98BJury service(E+W+S)
  267. s.99Leave for family reasons.(E+W+S)
  268. s.100Health and safety cases.
  269. s.101Shop workers and betting workers who refuse Sunday work.
  270. s.101ZAShop workers who refuse to work additional hours on Sunday
  271. s.101AWorking time cases.(E+W+S)
  272. s.102Trustees of occupational pension schemes.
  273. s.103Employee representatives.
  274. s.103AProtected disclosure.
  275. s.104Assertion of statutory right.(E+W+S)
  276. s.104AThe national minimum wage.
  277. s.104BTax credits
  278. s.104CFlexible working(E+W+S)
  279. s.104DPension enrolment(E+W+S)
  280. s.104EStudy and training
  281. s.104FBlacklists
  282. s.104GEmployee shareholder status
  283. s.104IContracts of employment: restricted variations
  284. s.104JContracts of employment: variations that are not restricted variations
  285. s.104KRedundancy: replacement of employees with people who are not employees
  286. s.105Redundancy.(E+W+S)
  287. s.106Replacements.(E+W+S)
  288. s.107Pressure on employer to dismiss unfairly.
  289. s.108Qualifying period of employment.(E+W+S)
  290. s.109Upper age limit.(E+W+S)
  291. s.110Dismissal procedures agreements.(E+W+S)
  292. s.111Complaints to employment tribunal.(E+W+S)
  293. s.111AConfidentiality of negotiations before termination of employment(E+W+S)
  294. s.112The remedies: orders and compensation.(E+W+S)
  295. s.113The orders.
  296. s.114Order for reinstatement.(E+W+S)
  297. s.115Order for re-engagement.(E+W+S)
  298. s.116Choice of order and its terms.
  299. s.117Enforcement of order and compensation.(E+W+S)
  300. s.118General.(E+W+S)
  301. s.119Basic award.(E+W+S)
  302. s.120Basic award: minimum in certain cases.(E+W+S)
  303. s.121Basic award of two weeks’ pay in certain cases.
  304. s.122Basic award: reductions.(E+W+S)
  305. s.123Compensatory award.(E+W+S)
  306. s.124Limit of compensatory award etc.(E+W+S)
  307. s.124AAdjustments under the Employment Act 2002(E+W+S)
  308. s.125(no heading)
    Omitted
    (E+W+S)
  309. s.126Acts which are both unfair dismissal and discrimination.(E+W+S)
  310. s.127(no heading)
    Omitted
    (E+W+S)
  311. s.127AInternal appeal procedures.(E+W+S)
  312. s.127B(no heading)
    Omitted
    (E+W+S)
  313. s.128Interim relief pending determination of complaint.(E+W+S)
  314. s.129Procedure on hearing of application and making of order.(E+W+S)
  315. s.130Order for continuation of contract of employment.
  316. s.131Application for variation or revocation of order.(E+W+S)
  317. s.132Consequence of failure to comply with order.(E+W+S)
  318. s.133Death of employer or employee.(E+W+S)
  319. s.134Teachers in aided schools.(E+W+S)
  320. s.134AApplication to police.(E+W+S)
  321. s.135The right.
  322. s.136Circumstances in which an employee is dismissed.(E+W+S)
  323. s.137(no heading)
    Omitted
    (E+W+S)
  324. s.138No dismissal in cases of renewal of contract or re-engagement.
  325. s.139Redundancy.(E+W+S)
  326. s.140Summary dismissal.(E+W+S)
  327. s.141Renewal of contract or re-engagement.
  328. s.142Employee anticipating expiry of employer’s notice.(E+W+S)
  329. s.143Strike during currency of employer’s notice.(E+W+S)
  330. s.144Provisions supplementary to section 143.
  331. s.145The relevant date.(E+W+S)
  332. s.146Provisions supplementing sections 138 and 141.(E+W+S)
  333. s.147Meaning of “lay-off” and “short-time”.
  334. s.148Eligibility by reason of lay-off or short-time.
  335. s.149Counter-notices.(E+W+S)
  336. s.150Resignation.(E+W+S)
  337. s.151Dismissal.
  338. s.152Likelihood of full employment.
  339. s.153The relevant date.
  340. s.154Provisions supplementing sections 148 and 152.
  341. s.155Qualifying period of employment.
  342. s.156Upper age limit.(E+W+S)
  343. s.157Exemption orders.(E+W+S)
  344. s.158Pension rights.(E+W+S)
  345. s.159Public offices etc.
  346. s.160Overseas government employment.
  347. s.161Domestic servants.
  348. s.162Amount of a redundancy payment.(E+W+S)
  349. s.163References to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  350. s.164Claims for redundancy payment.(E+W+S)
  351. s.165Written particulars of redundancy payment.
  352. s.166Applications for payments.(E+W+S)
  353. s.167Making of payments.(E+W+S)
  354. s.168Amount of payments.(E+W+S)
  355. s.169Information relating to applications for payments.
  356. s.170References to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  357. s.171Employment not under contract of employment.(E+W+S)
  358. s.172Termination of employment by statute.
  359. s.173Employees paid by person other than employer.
  360. s.174Death of employer: dismissal.
  361. s.175Death of employer: lay-off and short-time.
  362. s.176Death of employee.
  363. s.177References to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  364. s.178Old statutory compensation schemes.
  365. s.179Notices.
  366. s.180Offences.
  367. s.181Interpretation.
  368. s.182Employee’s rights on insolvency of employer.
  369. s.183Insolvency.(E+W+S)
  370. s.184Debts to which Part applies.(E+W+S)
  371. s.185The appropriate date.
  372. s.186Limit on amount payable under section 182.(E+W+S)
  373. s.187Role of relevant officer.(E+W+S)
  374. s.188Complaints to employment tribunals.(E+W+S)
  375. s.189Transfer to Secretary of State of rights and remedies.(E+W+S)
  376. s.190Power to obtain information.
  377. s.191Crown employment.(E+W+S)
  378. s.192Armed forces.(E+W+S)
  379. s.193National security.(E+W+S)
  380. s.194House of Lords staff.(E+W+S)
  381. s.195House of Commons staff.(E+W+S)
  382. s.196(no heading)
    Omitted
    (E+W+S)
  383. s.197Fixed-term contracts.(E+W+S)
  384. s.198Short-term employment.(E+W+S)
  385. s.199Mariners.(E+W+S)
  386. s.200Police officers.(E+W+S)
  387. s.201Power to extend employment legislation to offshore employment.
  388. s.202National security.(E+W+S)
  389. s.202AContractual duties of confidentiality relating to harassment and discrimination
  390. s.203Restrictions on contracting out.(E+W+S)
  391. s.204Law governing employment.(E+W+S)
  392. s.205Remedy for infringement of certain rights.(E+W+S)
  393. s.205AEmployee shareholders(E+W+S)
  394. s.206Institution or continuance of tribunal proceedings.(E+W+S)
  395. s.207Rights and liabilities accruing after death.(E+W+S)
  396. s.207AExtension of time limits because of mediation in certain cross-border disputes(E+W+S)
  397. s.207BExtension of time limits to facilitate conciliation before institution of proceedings(E+W+S)
  398. s.208(no heading)
    Omitted
    (E+W+S)
  399. s.209Powers to amend Act.(E+W+S)
  400. s.210Introductory.(E+W+S)
  401. s.211Period of continuous employment.(E+W+S)
  402. s.212Weeks counting in computing period.(E+W+S)
  403. s.213Intervals in employment.
  404. s.214Special provisions for redundancy payments.
  405. s.215Employment abroad etc.(E+W+S)
  406. s.216Industrial disputes.
  407. s.217Reinstatement after military service.
  408. s.218Change of employer.(E+W+S)
  409. s.219Reinstatement or re-engagement of dismissed employee.(E+W+S)
  410. s.220Introductory.
  411. s.221General.
  412. s.222Remuneration varying according to time of work.
  413. s.223Supplementary.
  414. s.224Employments with no normal working hours.
  415. s.225Rights during employment.(E+W+S)
  416. s.226Rights on termination.(E+W+S)
  417. s.227Maximum amount.(E+W+S)
  418. s.228New employments and other special cases.(E+W+S)
  419. s.229Supplementary.
  420. s.230Employees, workers etc.(E+W+S)
  421. s.231Associated employers.
  422. s.232Shop workers.(E+W+S)
  423. s.233Betting workers(E+W+S)
  424. s.234Normal working hours.(E+W+S)
  425. s.235Other definitions.(E+W+S)
  426. s.2362 versionsOrders and regulations.(E+W+S)
  427. s.237Financial provisions.(E+W+S)
  428. s.238Reciprocal arrangements with Northern Ireland.
  429. s.239Reciprocal arrangements with Isle of Man.(E+W+S)
  430. s.240Consequential amendments.
  431. s.241Transitionals, savings and transitory provisions.(E+W+S)
  432. s.242Repeals and revocations.
  433. s.243Commencement.
  434. s.244Extent.
  435. s.245Short title.