The Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations (2004)(“ICE”) are likely to have a highly significant long-term effect on employee relations in the UK.  The ICE regulations substantially enhance the present limited statutory obligations on U.K. employers to inform and consult with employees, namely upon business transfers, and in collective redundancy situations.

The potential impact on employment relations is enormous, as many employers are now beginning to consider how to apply the new consultation obligations in a way that suits their existing structures and business diversity. 

The following resources explain the legal requirements and give practical advice on the ICE regulations and collective consultation situations.