Can My Workers Go On Strike?

Summary

• Employees can go on strike if certain legal requirements are met, including a valid union ballot and proper notice to the employer.
• Strikes can be disruptive, but employees are generally not entitled to pay during strike action, though statutory entitlements like annual leave and sick pay must still be paid.
• Employees taking part in protected strike action cannot be dismissed within the first 12 weeks of industrial action, and strike days do not count toward length of service.
• This article explains the framework for employee strikes under UK law, covering what constitutes lawful strike action and employer obligations.
• LegalVision, a commercial law firm specialising in employment law, outlines when strikes are lawful, employee protections during strikes, and steps employers can take to manage and prepare for strikes.