The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995

The Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order (NI 16)

1.  The Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 is amended as follows.

2.  In Article 22D(4) (dismissal on grounds of assertion of statutory right), after sub-paragraph (b)(ii) add—

“or

(iii) the rights conferred by Articles 42, 43, and 46 of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995.”.

3.  In Article 32(2A) (additional award for failure to comply with Article 31 not to be made), at the end add—

“or

(c) Article 46 of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995.”.

4.  In Article 33(2) (compensation for unfair dismissal), after “and (b)” insert “of this Order or Article 46 of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995”.

5.  In Article 34(6) (calculation of basic award), after “and (b)” insert “of this Order or Article 46 of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995”.

6.  In Article 39(1) (interim relief), in sub-paragraph (b), after “and (b)” insert “of this Order or Article 46 of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995”.

7.  In Article 39A(1) (procedure on hearing application, etc.), in sub-paragraph (b), after “and (b)” insert “of this Order or Article 46 of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995”.

8.  In Article 62(1) (conciliation officers), after sub-paragraph (ab) add—

“or

(ac) arising out of a contravention, or alleged contravention, of Article 42, 43 or 46 of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995,”.

9.  In Article 79 (application to the Crown), in paragraph (1), after “Part IV)” insert “and Articles 42 to 46 of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995”.