The Protected Disclosures (Extension of Meaning of Worker) Order 2015

• Citation: S.I. 2015/491
• Sections: 2

Section 1 Citation and Commencement

This Order may be cited as the Protected Disclosures (Extension of Meaning of Worker) Order 2015 and comes into force on 6th April 2015.

Section 2 Amendment to the Employment Rights Act 1996

(1) Section 43K of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (extension of meaning of “worker” etc. for Part 4A) is amended as follows.

(2) Before subsection (1)(d) insert—

(cb) is or was provided with work experience provided pursuant to a course of education or training approved by, or under arrangements with, the Nursing and Midwifery Council in accordance with article 15(6)(a) of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 ( S.I. 2002/253 ), or

(3) In subsection (2)(c) after “paragraph” insert “(cb) or”.