Codes of Practice.

Northern Ireland - Code of practice on equal pay

 

Coming into force on 22 July 2013. The new Code of practice on equal pay will provide employers in Northern Ireland with practical guidance on how to promote equality and avoid sex discrimination in pay structures.

 

Settlement agreements code of practice

 

Coming into force on 29 July 2013. The Code of practice will support legislation under the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 on pre-termination discussions.

 

 Extended right to request flexible working code of practice

 

ACAS has launched a public consultation on the new draft Code of Practice on the extended right to request flexible working.

 

 Data sharing code of practice

 

Published on 11 May 2011. The statutory code explains how the Data Protection Act 1998 applies to the sharing of personal data.

 

 Northern Ireland - Code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures

 

Came into force 3 April 2011. Provides practical guidance on the legal requirements relating to disciplinary and dismissal procedures and good employment practice in dealing with grievances.

 

 Code of practice on time off for trade union duties and activities

 

Came into force 1 January 2010. Revised version providing guidance for employers.

 

Equal pay code of practice

 

Came into force on 6 April 2011. Explains the equal pay provisions in the Equality Act 2010.

Employment code of practice

 

Came into force on 6 April 2011. Provides guidance on the provisions in the Equality Act 2010 which relate to employment and work-related activities.

 

 

Definition of disability guidance

 

Came into force 1 May 2011. Replaces the 2006 version.

 

 

Northern Ireland - Code of practice on time off for trade union duties and activities

 

Came into force 19 April 2012. Replaces previous Code published in 2004.

 

#This page will be regularly updated as and when the codes of practice changes in the United Kingdom and the countries it associates its laws with i.e. Ireland and some European countries that surround it.