You are:

Your rights as a rep

Depending on your role as a rep there are provisions in legislation to ensure you are able to carry it out effectively. Specific provisions provide time off for workplace reps, union learning reps and health & safety reps.

To find out more about how these rights apply to you, follow the links below to Acas Codes of Practice.

The Acas Code of Practice: Time Off for Trade Union Duties and Activities (including guidance on Time off for Union Learning Reps) sets out the legislation and how it applies in practice.

Reps and negotiators are also entitled to information from employers for collective bargaining purposes. The Acas Code of Practice: Disclosure of Information to Trade Unions for Collective Bargaining Purposes sets out the provisions.