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Blacklisting of Union Members

Issue 33 - December 2009

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Following the high profile court case this year on the legality of blacklisting databases, BIS has produced a summary of the responses to its consultation on draft regulations to outlaw the practice. Some amendments to the draft regulations have been made but the government wishes to press ahead with implementation in early 2010. The new legislation would:

• make it unlawful for organisations to refuse employment or sack individuals as a result of appearing on a blacklist;
• make it unlawful for employment agencies to refuse to provide a service on the basis of appearing on a blacklist; and
• enable individuals or unions to pursue compensation or solicit action against those who compile, distribute or use blacklists.