Category Archives: Employee consultation

The Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations – 10 FAQs

Although all employers are required to consult employees on some things, there are more structured consultation requirements in place for most employers which business owners need to be aware of. Here are 10 frequently asked questions about the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations. 1.

Why should I involve my employees in decision-making?

Are you wondering whether it would be a good idea to involve employees in your business in decision-making in some capacity? You may feel reluctant to do so and feel protective of your (or your management team’s) right to make decisions themselves. But there are

Organising a forum for staff consultation

If your business has 50 or more employees, you may find yourself being required to set up an organised body for the purposes of consulting employees. But even if you’re smaller than that, or haven’t had a request, you may still decide that setting up

What must small employers consult employees about?

If an employer has 50 or more staff, the information and Consultation Regulations give employees the specific right to request an information and consultation agreement, and set out areas employees must be consulted on. But that doesn’t mean that only employers of that size need