This document establishes the specific commencement dates and transitional arrangements for the implementation of the Employment Act 1989. The text is issued by the government of Great Britain to provide legal clarity on how provisions of the 1989 Act are brought into force. It serves as a formal administrative instrument to ensure the orderly transition of employment regulations.

Legal professionals and researchers utilize this document as a primary source for verifying the timeline of legislative implementation. It is considered a technical reference tool for understanding the historical application of British labor law.