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Implementing the Employment Rights Bill: Electronic and Workplace Balloting Consultation
19 November 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the introduction of a consultation on draft Code of Practice for Electronic and Workplace Balloting as part of modernising employment rights legislation.
Action Requested
The Government is launching a ten-week consultation seeking views on the draft Code of Practice to permit electronic and workplace balloting for statutory union ballots, alongside existing postal options. The aim is to ensure security, accessibility, and integrity in ballot practices while supporting fair competition and worker protection.
Key Facts
- The consultation will run until 28 January 2026.
- Further consultations are planned over the Winter.
- The Code of Practice aims to provide clear guidance for unions, employers, workers, and independent scrutineers.
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