A Code of Practice governing electronic and workplace voting methods for statutory trade union ballots will take effect on 25 August 2026. The Code, issued by the Secretary of State under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, provides guidance to support implementation of amended voting regulations. The changes establish new permissible voting procedures for trade union ballots and relate to employment rights concerning unfair dismissal. The Code applies to all statutory trade union ballots conducted from the effective date onwards.
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