2001

14 February 

• Government announces plans to introduce legislation to outlaw age discrimination in employment by 2006.

18 April

• New Employment Tribunal procedures introduced.

21 May 

• ACAS Arbitration Scheme introduced.

1 October 

• National Minimum Wage increased to £4.10 for adults and £3.50 for workers under 21 years old.

10 October 

• Code of Practice on data protection introduced.

12 October 

• Regulations introduced to define indirect discrimination and reverse the burden of proof in sex discrimination cases.

25 October

• Working Time Regulations amended to remove 13 week qualifying period for holiday pay entitlement.