The Employment Relations Act 1999 establishes a number of rights at work in the following areas:

• trade union recognition derecognition;
• industrial action ballots;
• unfair dismissal of strikers;
• maternity leave;
• parental leave;
• time off for dependants;
• employment tribunal awards;
• the right to be accompanied in disciplinary and grievance hearings;
• partnership;
• part-time work; and
• employment agencies.

More information on each of the areas above.