Explanatory note

This Order amends section 18(1) of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 and makes amendments to the Exclusivity Terms for Zero Hours Workers (Unenforceability and Redress) Regulations 2022.

Section 18(1) of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 sets out “relevant proceedings” for the purposes of early conciliation and other conciliation services provided by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. This Order adds proceedings under regulation 8 of the Exclusivity Terms for Zero Hours Workers (Unenforceability and Redress) Regulations 2022 to the list of relevant proceedings under section 18(1).

This Order also makes amendments to the limitation period provided for in the Exclusivity Terms for Zero Hours Workers (Unenforceability and Redress) Regulations 2022 to reflect the amendment made to section 18 of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.