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Employment Act 1980

1980 CHAPTER 42 I1E1

An Act to provide for payments out of public funds towards trade unions’ expenditure in respect of ballots, for the use of employers’ premises in connection with ballots, and for the issue by the Secretary of State of Codes of Practice for the improvement of industrial relations; to make provision in respect of exclusion or expulsion from trade unions and otherwise to amend the law relating to workers, employers, trade unions and employers’ associations; to repeal section 1A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1974; and for connected purposes.

[1st August 1980]

Trade union ballots and Codes of Practice

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F3 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exclusion from trade union membership

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F5 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unfair dismissal

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F7 8

F8 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F11 Maternity

F12 11 Notices to the employer.

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F14 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other rights of employees

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F16 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Restrictions on legal liability

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F19 Miscellaneous and general

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F21 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F22 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section 20.

SCHEDULE 1 Minor and Consequential Amendments cross-notes

The Post Office Act 1969.

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The Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1974

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M1 The Employment Protection Act 1975

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F29 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978

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30 [F52 In paragraph 23(1) of Schedule 11 of the 1978 Act, for the words from “section 14” to “those provisions” there shall be substituted the words “ sections 31 and 32 of the Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973 (powers of Crown Court in relation to fines and forfeited recognisances) shall have effect as if ” . F52]

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F56 SCHEDULE 2

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Status: There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Employment Act 1980.
Employment Act 1980 (1980/42)
Version from: 22 August 1996

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in force Provision is in force
in force* In force only for specified purposes (see footnote)
not in force Not in force in England (may be in force in other geographies, see footnotes)
defined term Defined term
dfn Defined term (alternative style)
footnote commentary transitional and savings in force status related provisions geo extent insert/omit source count in force adj
C1 The text of Sch. 1 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in the Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals that may have been made prior to 1.2.1991
E1 The extent provision of this Act as originally enacted was repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ); see s. 21
F1 S. 1 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F2 S. 2 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch.1 repealed
F3 S. 3 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F4 S. 4 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F5 S. 5 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F6 S. 6 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F7 Ss. 7 , 10 repealed by Employment Act 1982 (c. 46, SIF 43:5) , s. 21(3) , Sch. 4 repealed
F8 S. 8(1) repealed (30.8.1993) by 1993 c. 19 , s. 51 , Sch. 10 ; S.I. 1993/1908 , art. 2(1) , Sch. 1 . repealed
F9 S. 8(2) repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F10 S. 9 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F11 Ss. 7 , 10 repealed by Employment Act 1982 (c. 46, SIF 43:5) , s. 21(3) , Sch. 4 repealed
F12 S. 11 repealed (10.6.1994) by 1993 c. 19 , ss. 51 , 52 , Sch. 10 ; S.I. 1994/1365 , art. 2 , Sch. (with art. 3(1) ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F13 S. 12 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F14 S. 13 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F15 S. 14 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F16 S. 15 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F17 S. 16 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F18 S. 17 repealed by Employment Act 1990 (c. 38, SIF 43:5) , s. 16(2) , Sch. 3 repealed
F19 S. 18 repealed by Employment Act 1982 (c. 46, SIF 43:5) , Sch. 4 repealed
F20 S. 19 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F21 S. 20 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F22 S. 21 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F23 Sch. 1 para. 1 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F24 Sch. 1 para. 2 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F25 Sch. 1 para. 3 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F26 Sch. 1 para. 4 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F27 Sch. 1 para. 5 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F28 Sch. 1 para. 6 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch.1 repealed
F29 Sch. 1 para. 7 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F30 Sch. 1 para. 8 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F31 Sch. 1 para. 9 repealed by Employment Act 1989 (c. 38, SIF 43:1) , s. 29(4) , Sch. 7 Pt. III repealed
F32 Sch. 1 para. 10 repealed (30.8.1993) by 1993 c. 19 , s. 51 , Sch.10 ; S.I. 1993/1908 , art. 2(1) , Sch.1 . repealed
F33 Sch. 1 para. 11 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F34 Sch. 1 paras. 12 , 14 repealed by Employment Act 1982 (c. 46, SIF 43:5) , s. 21(3) , Sch. 4 repealed
F35 Sch. 1 para. 13 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F36 Sch. 1 paras. 12 , 14 repealed by Employment Act 1982 (c. 46, SIF 43:5) , s. 21(3) , Sch. 4 repealed
F37 Sch. 1 para.15 repealed by Insolvency Act 1985 (c. 65, SIF 66) , s. 235(3) , Sch. 10 Pt. IV repealed
F38 Sch. 1 para. 16 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 17 , ss. 45 , 46 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 38 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F39 Sch. 1 para. 17 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 17 , ss. 45 , 46 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 38 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F40 Sch. 1 para. 18 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 17 , ss. 45 , 46 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 38 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F41 Sch. 1 para. 19 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch.1 repealed
F42 Sch. 1 para. 20 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F43 Sch. 1 para. 21(a) repealed (30.8.1993) by 1993 c. 19 , s. 51 , Sch.10 ; S.I. 1993/1908 , art. 2(1) , Sch.1 and para. 21(b) repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F44 Sch. 1 para. 22 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F45 Sch. 1 para. 23 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F46 Sch. 1 para. 24 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) , ss. 300(1) , 302 , Sch. 1 repealed
F47 Sch. 1 para. 25 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F48 Sch. 1 para. 26 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 17 , ss. 45 , 46 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 38 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F49 Sch.1 para. 27 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 17 , ss. 45 , 46 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 38 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F50 Sch. 1 para. 28 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 17 , ss. 45 , 46 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 38 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F51 Sch. 1 para. 29 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 17 , ss. 45 , 46 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 38 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F52 Sch. 1 para. 30 repealed (E.W.) by Contempt of Court Act 1981 (c. 49, SIF 39:3) , s. 16(6) repealed: England and Wales repealed
F53 Sch.1 para. 31 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F54 S. 32 repealed (30.8.1993) by 1993 c. 19 , s. 51 , Sch.10 ; S.I . 1908, art. 2(1), Sch.1. repealed
F55 Sch. 1 para. 33 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F56 Sch. 2 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18 , ss. 242 , 243 , Sch. 3 Pt. I (with ss. 191-195 , 202 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
I1 Act partly in force at Royal Assent see s. 21(2) ; Act wholly in force at 22.12.1980
M1 1975 c. 71 .
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