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I am a medium sized company and do not recognise a Union. Do I have to allow my staff to be accompanied at a disciplinary hearing by a Union Representative?

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I am a medium sized company and do not recognise a Union. Do I have to allow my staff to be accompanied at a disciplinary hearing by a Union Representative?

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Yes, even though you do not recognise a Union the Employment Relations Act 1999 allows the employee this right. This right is in addition to any contractual right and encompasses casual, temporary and part-time workers, indeed anyone who falls within the general definition of a worker.