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European Works Councils

The UK regulations entitled the Transnational Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations which implement the European Works Council Directive came into force on 15 January 2000.  However, the cut-off date for completing voluntary agreements and so gaining exemption from the directive's obligations was 15 December 1999 as specified in the directive.

The European Commission review of the Directive began in April 2004. To prepare for this, the DTI has published a discussion document: 'The UK Experience of European Works Councils' in July 2003.

A summary and responses to the consultation was published in May 2004: 'Consultation on the UK Experience of European Works Councils: Summary and DTI Response'.'

A Guidance note on the regulations is available, together with 'Details of Outcome of the Public Consultation Changes to the Regulations'.