Employment Act 2002


The Employment Act 2002 is a UK act of Parliament, which made a series of amendments to existing UK labour law.

Provisions

The act contained new rules on maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay, and changes to the tribunal system in the United Kingdom.
The Act introduced a mandatory minimum dismissal and disciplinary procedure for employees. The act removed the upper limit for unfair dismissal compensation.

Reception

The act was criticised in the Industrial Law Journal for lacking provision for alternative dispute resolution.