On 6 April, 2005, a new law came into force that could require employers to set up a works council-type information and consultation body – the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004 (ICER).
This is the UK’s implementation of a European Union (EU) directive that was adopted two years ago, and will be introduced progressively into the UK. From 6 April this year, it covers undertakings with 150-plus employees in the UK. In April 2007 and April 2008 it will cover undertakings with 100 and 50 employees respectively.
