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Subject: Trade Union changes | Download your FAQ
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:23:20 -0600
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Hi Phillip,

Upcoming Trade Union reforms will impact all workplaces – whether you currently recognise a union or not.

We recently hosted a webinar ‘The Employment Rights Bill | Trade Union reforms explained - https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ned-on-demand--v-TUFAQ-microem/dkjrpv/1902766354/h/DNUqJQYwsoFLC6v6p7xWnrYWFhlKHzclsONPlMJNxtM’ to help employers prepare. Unsurprisingly, you had plenty of questions, which our experts have now answered in this helpful FAQ - https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ed---FAQs-pdf-v-TUFAQ-microem-/dkjrpy/1902766354/h/DNUqJQYwsoFLC6v6p7xWnrYWFhlKHzclsONPlMJNxtM

Common queries include:

-	Voluntary recognition: If you are not already unionised, would it be better to invite a Trade Union in rather than one being thrust on to you?

-	Statutory recognition: We don't currently recognise a union. Will we be forced to?

-	Informing staff of their right to join: Will we be required to inform existing employees or only new employees? When do we need to inform them by?

-	Workplace access: Can we refuse union access before October 2026?

-	Protection from detriment: Is withholding pay for participation in industrial action likely to be considered a detriment?

-	Data protection: Do we need to ask permission from staff to share their information with Trade Unions due to GDPR?

-	Business size: We are a small business with 25 staff – one is a union member. Do we have to recognise the union for one employee?

If you’re anxious about how these changes might impact your business, download the full FAQ below for the clarity you need. 

Download FAQ here - https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ned---FAQs-pdf-v-TUFAQ-microem/dkjrq2/1902766354/h/DNUqJQYwsoFLC6v6p7xWnrYWFhlKHzclsONPlMJNxtM

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Employment Law Essentials Checklist - https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ned---FAQs-pdf-v-TUFAQ-microem/dkjrq2/1902766354/h/DNUqJQYwsoFLC6v6p7xWnrYWFhlKHzclsONPlMJNxtM

Employment law is complex, and mistakes can be costly. To help you stay compliant and protect your business, our Employment Law experts have created a free, practical checklist covering the key essentials every employer needs to know.

Download checklist  

https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ist-240625-pdf-v-TUFAQ-microem/dkjrq5/1902766354/h/DNUqJQYwsoFLC6v6p7xWnrYWFhlKHzclsONPlMJNxtM

Best wishes,

Angela Carter

Director of Legal Services

WorkNest

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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Hi Phillip,</span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Upcoming&nbsp;Trade Union reforms will impact all workplaces – whether you currently recognise a union or not.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">We recently hosted a webinar ‘<i><a href="https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ned-on-demand--v-TUFAQ-microem/dkjrpv/1902766354/h/DNUqJQYwsoFLC6v6p7xWnrYWFhlKHzclsONPlMJNxtM" style="color:#12a3ab;"><strong>The Employment Rights Bill | Trade Union reforms explained</strong></a>’<b> </b></i>to help employers prepare. Unsurprisingly, you had plenty of questions, which our experts have now answered in this </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%"><a href="https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/ned---FAQs-pdf-v-TUFAQ-microem/dkjrqc/1902766354/h/DNUqJQYwsoFLC6v6p7xWnrYWFhlKHzclsONPlMJNxtM" style="color:#12a3ab;"><span
style="color:#12a3ab;"><b><u>helpful FAQ</u></b></span></a></span></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Common queries include:</span></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%"><b>Voluntary recognition:</b> If you are not already unionised, would it be better to invite a Trade Union in rather than one being thrust on to you?</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%"><b>Statutory recognition:</b> We don't currently recognise a union. Will we be forced to?</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%"><b>Informing staff of their right to join:</b> Will we be required to inform existing employees or only new employees? When do we need to inform them by?</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%"><b>Workplace access:</b> Can we refuse union access before October 2026?</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%"><b>Protection from detriment:</b> Is withholding pay for participation in industrial action likely to be considered a detriment?</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%"><b>Data protection</b>: Do we need to ask permission from staff to share their information with Trade Unions due to GDPR?</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%"><b>Business size:</b> We are a small business&nbsp;with 25 staff – one is a union member. Do we have to recognise the union for one employee?</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">If you’re anxious about how these changes might impact your business, download the full FAQ below for the clarity you need. </span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%"><b>You may also be interested in...</b></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%"><a><span style="color:#000000;"><b>Employment Law Essentials Checklist</b></span></a></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Employment law is complex, and mistakes can be costly. To help you stay compliant and protect your business, our Employment Law experts have created a free, <b>practical checklist</b> covering the key essentials every employer needs to know.</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Best wishes,</span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:#000000;">Angela Carter<br>
Director of Legal Services</span><br>
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