What are the rules on a lock-out?
- An employer must give notice within the sixty days before a lock-out, and cannot start it within fourteen days of the notice s. 62(2)(a)–(b).
- A lock-out in breach of these rules is illegal s. 63(1).
Last checked 1 Nov 2026 · written from the official text · not reviewed by a lawyer. This explains the law in general and does not decide your case.