LRD guides and handbooks aim to provide accurate information and comment on the subjects they cover. They are sold and / or offered to subscribers on the understanding that the Labour Research Department is not in business as a lawyer or consultant.
This guide does not contain individual legal advice and must not be relied upon as such.
About the Labour Research Department
The Labour Research Department( LRD) is an independent, trade union / workplace based research and information organisation. LRD produces a variety of publications and electronic services for trade unionists and workers. LRD provides information on: y all areas of employment law y pay and conditions y equality at work y health and safety at work y the economy y trade unions y European developments and many other economic, political and industrial topics.
See www. lrd. org. uk for further information on how to purchase more copies of this and other guides and handbooks, and for information on LRD affiliation, subscription products, e-newsletters, free trials and sample magazines. You can also email info @ lrd. org. uk
Labour Research Department, 78 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8HF Tel: 020 7928 3649 • info @ lrd. org. uk • www. lrd. org. uk