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Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013

Section 20: Extension of meaning of “worker”

117.The effect of this section is to widen the definition of “worker” in section 43K of the ERA 1996. At present, the NHS has certain contractual arrangements in place for workers in health services in England, Scotland and Wales which are not afforded whistleblowing protection because they fall outside the definition. This amendment will ensure that section 43K will apply to these workers.

118.In addition, the section includes a power so that the definition of “worker” in section 43K can more readily be amended so as to keep it up to date. The power can be used to increase the scope of protection. It can, however, only be used to remove categories of individuals where, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, no such individuals exist (i.e. the category has become obsolete).

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