Case studies: Information and consultation in practice
IRS assesses the impact of the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004 on pre-existing consultation arrangements at Schrader Electronics and insurer Royal London.
Schrader's consultation forum continues the dialogue Schrader Electronics already had in place extensive information and consultation practices, but the new Regulations have provided the framework to formalise its approach. By Rachel Suff.
A policy of staff communication: new structures at Royal London Royal London set up new representative structures partly in anticipation of the new Regulations, but also as a way of engaging staff at a time of major structural upheaval. By Paul Suff.
Also
Information and consultation obligations take effect Access HR & Compliance Centre's extensive range of resources on the new Regulations, which came into effect on 6 April 2005.
Information and consultation of employees: the basics Key requirements of the legislation and guidance on possible approaches employers may take are provided in the HR & Compliance Centre employment law reference manual.