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AI Summary of 2. Interpretation

This document outlines key definitions and terms pertaining to various Acts related to employment and industrial relations in the UK. It specifies terms such as the ‘employee’, ‘employer’, and different Acts—dating from 1946 to 2012—affecting worker rights, redundancy payments, and workplace equality, which are crucial for compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Additionally, it defines roles such as ‘adjudication officer’, ‘equality officer’, and ‘mediation officer’, as well as the term ‘official body’, ensuring clarity in the enforcement and interpretation of regulations. Understanding these terms is essential for legal professionals in navigating the complexities of employment law.

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Version date: 1 January 2026 - onwards
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2. Interpretation

In this Act -

"Act of 1946" means the Industrial Relations Act 1946 ;

"Act of 1967" means the Redundancy Payments Act 1967 ;

"Act of 1969" means the Industrial Relations Act 1969;

"Act of 1977" means the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977;

"Act of 1981" means the Courts Act 1981;

"Act of 1984" means the Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) Act 1984;

"Act of 1990" means the Industrial Relations Act 1990;

"Act of 1994" means the Maternity Protection Act 1994 ;

"Act of 1995" means the Adoptive Leave Act 1995;

"Act of 1998" means the Employment Equality Act 1998 ;

"Act of 2000" means the Equal Status Act 2000;