A model trade union recognition procedure for use when a trade union makes a request to the Central Arbitration Committee for compulsory recognition, which mirrors the statutory provisions on trade union recognition for the purpose of collective bargaining.
In Brown v G4 Security (Cheltenham) EAT/0526/09, the EAT imposed a penalty of £20,000 on an employer that failed to comply with its obligations under the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004. The number of affected employees has limited relevance in determining the gravity of the breach.
Practical guidance on avoiding a dispute escalating into industrial action, including understanding when a strike or other action is lawful; negotiating with a trade union; mediation and arbitration; and obtaining an injunction.