The cost of workplace conflict
Fascinating statistics regarding the cost of workplace conflict taken from ACAS independent research report, ‘Estimating the cost of workplace conflict’ (published May 2021). Continue Reading The cost of workplace conflict
Preparation for the new exit payments data requirement
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) have released the finalised specification for the new exit payments data requirement. Continue Reading Preparation for the new exit payments data requirement
Cyber Security update
The Home Office has launched a Call for Information on the Computer Misuse Act 1990. The Computer Misuse Act is the main UK legislation relating to cyber-dependent crime. Continue Reading Cyber Security update
Trade Unions reject 1.5% pay offer
The trade unions wrote to the National Employers to reject the 1.50% pay offer and have asked for urgent talks. Continue Reading Trade Unions reject 1.5% pay offer
National Employers make a pay offer (NJC)
The National Employers have made a pay offer on 14 May 2021 in respect of staff covered by the local government services (‘Green Book’) NJC. Continue Reading National Employers make a pay offer (NJC)
Employees travelling aboard
Summer holiday season is coming up so we have broken down the advice on employees travelling abroad to red, amber and green list countries. Continue Reading Employees travelling aboard
South East Apprentices shine bright in Apprentice of the Year 2021
On Thursday 22 April 2021 some of the brightest apprenticeship talent from the local government sector came together for the Apprentice of the Year event. More than 100 apprentices joined the virtual event to compete for the title of ‘Local Government Apprentice of the Year 2021’. During the event apprentices took part in six online activities based around a variety of disciplines including networking and enterprise. Continue Reading South East Apprentices shine bright in Apprentice of the Year 2021
High court judgement for online and hybrid council meetings
The judgement states that when the Coronavirus Act powers lapse, councils will be obliged to hold meetings in person. New primary legislation is required to allow councils to meet and make decisions using virtual technology. Continue Reading High court judgement for online and hybrid council meetings
New requirement for exit payments data
Ministers have confirmed a new requirement for data on exit payments. All redundancy payments, pension fund strain costs and other special payments made in consequence of termination of employment or loss of office (but excluding payments on death or ill-health...
Apprenticeship – Public Sector Target for 2021/22 confirmed
The government finally confirmed the 2021/22 target will remain the same as before – public bodies with a headcount of 250 employees or more on 31 March 2021 will need to create apprenticeship starts equivalent to 2.3% of their headcount between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022. Continue Reading Apprenticeship – Public Sector Target for 2021/22 confirmed
Cyber-security – guidance for Microsoft vulnerabilities exploitation
As you may be aware, earlier this month Microsoft announced that a number of its Exchange servers had been subject to sophisticated cyber-attacks. Continue Reading Cyber-security – guidance for Microsoft vulnerabilities exploitation
Chief Executive pay claim update
The pay claim received by National Employers from ALACE today. This seeks parity with any headline increase that might be agreed for the main bulk of local government staff covered by the ‘Green Book’ NJC. Continue Reading Chief Executive pay claim update