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Section 27T Failure to comply with code of practiceF1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

In proceedings before an employment tribunal, a code of practice issued under this Part is to be admissible in evidence, and any provision of the code of practice which appears to the tribunal to be relevant to any question arising in the proceedings is to be taken into account in determining that question.

(2)

A failure on the part of an employer to observe any provision of a code of practice issued under this Part does not of itself render the employer liable to any proceedings.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Ss. 27P-27T and cross-heading inserted (E.W.S.) (31.7.2023) by Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (c. 13), ss. 9, 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(b)

Notes on the whole Act

Textual amendments

F1

Part 2B heading and s. 27C inserted (E.W.S.) (31.7.2023 for specified purposes, 1.10.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (c. 13), ss. 1, 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(a); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(a)

Notes on Part 2B

Textual amendments

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Part 2B heading and s. 27C inserted (E.W.S.) (31.7.2023 for specified purposes, 1.10.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (c. 13), ss. 1, 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(a); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(a)