Public act became law on Wednesday, 22 May 1996.

Employment Rights Act 1996

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Type: Public act
Reference: CAP 18 1996
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Subjects: Conditions of employment Employment Insolvency Leave Protection Pay Maternity leave Redundancy Sunday trading Termination of employment Unfair dismissal
Legislation: Employment Rights Bill (HL) 1995/96; Employment Rights Act 1996
ISBN: 010541896X
Link: View this Public act on www.legislation.gov.uk

Employment Rights Act 1996

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