Updated to 8 May 2026 (Act No. 10 of 2026 and S.I. No. 199 of 2026)

Contents

Commencement

Section Commencement/Effective Date
Where the commencement and effective dates differ, the effective date is shown below.
Commencement Information
S. 1-3 5 May 2026 Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Act 2026 (Commencement) Order 2026 (S.I. No. 189 of 2026), art. 2(a)
Ss. 4-6 Not yet commenced. Commencement order required under s. 1(3)
S. 7(a), (b) Not yet commenced. Commencement order required under s. 1(3)
S. 7(c), (d), (e)(i) 5 May 2026 Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Act 2026 (Commencement) Order 2026 (S.I. No. 189 of 2026), art. 2(b)
S. 7(e)(iii) Not yet commenced. Commencement order required under s. 1(3)
S. 8(a) 5 May 2026 Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Act 2026 (Commencement) Order 2026 (S.I. No. 189 of 2026), art. 2(c)
S. 8(b) Not yet commenced. Commencement order required under s. 1(3)
S. 8(d)-(h) 5 May 2026 Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Act 2026 (Commencement) Order 2026 (S.I. No. 189 of 2026), art. 2(c)
S. 9(a) 5 May 2026 Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Act 2026 (Commencement) Order 2026 (S.I. No. 189 of 2026), art. 2(d)
S. 10 Not yet commenced. Commencement order required under s. 1(3)
S. 11 5 May 2026 Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Act 2026 (Commencement) Order 2026 (S.I. No. 189 of 2026), art. 2(e)
S. 12 Not yet commenced. Commencement order required under s. 1(3)
S. 13 5 May 2026 Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Act 2026 (Commencement) Order 2026 (S.I. No. 189 of 2026), art. 2(f)

Amendments and other effects

How Affected Affecting Provision Affecting Provision Commencement/Effective Date
Where the commencement and effective dates differ, the effective date is shown below.
Commencement Source
Not affected

SIs made under the Act

SectionSIs made under the Act
None