Following a recent Employment Tribunal case, a National Employers circular has been released that sets out a potential issue relating to what is paid to a Chief Officer who is suspended during an investigation process. Download the National Employers circular...
A High Court judgement effective from 10 August 2023 means that councils may no longer engage workers from employment agencies to provide cover during strike action. It would be advisable to update any policies, procedures or guidance on managing strike action to...
The Electoral Commission recently announced it had become a victim of a ‘complex cyber attack’ which has the potential to affect millions of UK voters. In a statement issued on 8 August 2023 the Electoral Commission revealed the attack took place in...
Please find below the joint circular outlining the Joint Negotiating Committee for Youth and Community Works, Trade Union Side Pay and Conditions Claim 2023. JNC for Youth and Community Workers: Pay Claim...
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, a Private Member’s Bill changing the operation of the statutory right to request flexible working received Royal Assent on 20th July 2023. The Bill provides for the Employment Rights Act 1996 to be amended to make...
UNISON statement: The ballot of council and school members covered by the NJC in England and Wales, on the pay offer for 2023, closed on 4 July. Regions have been sent the full results, and branches should now have the ballot results for employers in which they have...
