UK Legislation & Industry Associations

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

CIPD is the professional body for those involved in the management and development of people.

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Employment Tribunals Service

The Employment Tribunals are judicial bodies who determine disputes between employers and employees over employment rights.

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Health and Safety Executive

Responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain

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Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service

ACAS provides advice and information on employment legislation, good practice and procedures in employee relations.

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Citizens Advice

Helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice.

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Confederation of British Industry

Premier lobbying organisation for UK business on national and international issues

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Federation of Small Businesses

The largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms.

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Department for Work and Pensions

Promotes opportunity and independence for all, helps individuals achieve their potential through employment and work to end poverty in all its forms.

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Equality and Human Rights Commission

On 1 October 2007 the Equality & Human Rights Commissions took over the work of the Disability Rights Commission (DRC), the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) as well as enforcing legislation on age, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status, and encouraging compliance with Human Rights Act 1998.

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Low Pay Commission

An independent statutory non departmental public body set up under the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 to advise the Government about the National Minimum Wage.

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TIGER - Guide to Employment Law

(Now part of Directgov site) Designed to provide a user-friendly guide through different aspects of UK employment law.

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