Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992

167 Interpretation and other supplementary provisions.E+W+S

(1)[F1Part X of the Employment Rights Act 1996] (unfair dismissal) has effect subject to the provisions of sections 152 to 166 above.

(2)Those sections shall be construed as one with that Part; and in those sections—

  • complaint of unfair dismissal” means a complaint under [F2section 111 of the Employment Rights Act 1996];

  • award of compensation for unfair dismissal” means an award of compensation for unfair dismissal under [F3section 112(4) or 117(3)(a)] of that Act; and

  • order for reinstatement or re-engagement” means an order for reinstatement or re-engagement under [F4section 113] of that Act.

(3)Nothing in those sections shall be construed as conferring a right to complain of unfair dismissal from employment of a description to which that Part does not otherwise apply.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 167(1) substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18, ss. 240, 243, Sch. 1 para. 56(12)(a) (with ss. 191-195, 202)

F2Words in s. 167(2) substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18, ss. 240, 243, Sch. 1 para. 56(12)(b)(i) (with ss. 191-195, 202)

F3Words in s. 167(2) substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18, ss. 240, 243, Sch. 1 para. 56(12)(b)(ii) (with ss. 191-195, 202)

F4Words in s. 167(2) substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18, ss. 240, 243, Sch. 1 para. 56(12)(b)(iii) (with ss. 191-195, 202)