Point in time view as at 08/12/2021.
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, Cross Heading: Termination of agreement for recognition is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
56(1)The employer may not terminate an agreement for recognition before the relevant period ends.E+W+S
(2)After that period ends the employer may terminate the agreement, with or without the consent of the union (or unions).
(3)The union (or unions) may terminate an agreement for recognition at any time, with or without the consent of the employer.
(4)Sub-paragraphs (1) to (3) have effect subject to the terms of the agreement or any other agreement of the parties.
(5)The relevant period is the period of three years starting with the day after the date of the agreement.
57(1)If an agreement for recognition is terminated, as from the termination the agreement and any provisions relating to the collective bargaining method shall cease to have effect.E+W+S
(2)For this purpose provisions relating to the collective bargaining method are—
(a)any agreement between the parties as to the method by which collective bargaining is to be conducted with regard to the bargaining unit, or
(b)anything effective as, or as if contained in, a legally enforceable contract and relating to the method by which collective bargaining is to be conducted with regard to the bargaining unit.
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