101 UK Brexit Notes

Connemara Programme October 16 2018 pg. 61 Employees will still be able to bring forward claims in the same way that they can currently. UK law provides protection for all UK, EU, and non-EU employees working in the UK, provided that certain other criteria are met. This will not change as a result of exiting the EU. UK and EU employees that work outside the UK in an EU country for a UK employer may still be protected under the national guarantee fund established in that country. However, this may not always be the case, as there are variations in how each EU country has implemented the guarantee required by EU law. European Works Councils With regards to European Works Councils, in a ‘no deal’ scenario, the government will ensure the enforcement framework, rights and protections for employees in the UK European Works Councils continue to be available, as far as possible in a ‘no deal’ scenario. There are implications for UK businesses and trade unions with regards to their European Works Council agreements. UK regulations will be amended so that:  no new requests to set up a European Works Council or Information and Consultation procedure can be made  provisions relevant to the ongoing operation of existing European Works Councils will remain in force  requests for information or to establish European Works Councils or Information and Consultation procedures made before EU exit but not completed by EU exit will be allowed to complete. Actions for businesses and other stakeholders UK and EU employees working in an EU country Employees should make themselves aware of the relevant implementing legislation in the EU country in which they work, to confirm whether they will still be protected under the national guarantee fund established in that country. UK businesses and trade unions UK businesses with European Works Councils, and trade unions that are parties to European Works Council agreements, may need to review those agreements in light of there no longer being reciprocal arrangements between the UK and the EU.