Queries for SEE – requests for advice
2019/20 saw a 23% increase in requests for advice received by our Employment Team compared to last year. Unsurprisingly, with the COVID-19 crisis Q4 saw the biggest increase of nearly a 60% increase in demand compared to last year and Q3 of 2019/20. With...
Update on Consultancy and Training
As ever, the Employment Team have been busy travelling around the region offering Consultancy and Training to help councils with investigations into tricky workplace issues where it is helpful, or indeed advisable, to have an independent view. ...
Employment Law Update
Our ever-popular annual Employment Law Update was held again this year at SEE’s offices in Winchester. We delivered this event on two days – 28th January and 5th February – and were pleased to welcome delegates from across the region and across local authority types,...
Councillor Development Charter
The new South East Councillor Development Charter (formerly known as the SE Charter for Elected Member Development) has been launched following its regular three yearly update by the LGA and the Regional Employers Organisations. All Councils undertaking assessments...
Spring Investigations
During this time of change, challenges and heightened sensitivities, working relationships can become strained. There may also be workplace issues and Investigations that had not been actioned and are now in limbo. This can be uncomfortable for all parties concerned...
The first SE Apprenticeship Challenge
The first SE Apprenticeship Challenge was held on Wednesday 11 March 2020 at the American Express Community Stadium, Brighton. 31 apprentices from 11 local authorities participated in this event from: Basingstoke Brighton & Hove Medway Mole Valley Oxfordshire...
Coronavirus National Testing Programme
The Coronavirus National Testing Programme has now expanded capacity to test other frontline workers who are having to self-isolate due to having coronavirus-like symptoms or because a member of their household has symptoms. The full list of eligible...
Updated Covid 19 Guidance for Councillors
Please find attached the Covid 19 Guidance for Councillors that was published and updated by the LGA on the 24 March 2020 to reflect the Government's 'stay at home and away from others' guidance. As we are in a fast-moving and unprecedented situation, SEE/ LGA will...
An update from all of us at SEE – we are here for you
During this time of uncertainty, change and challenge, we at SEE are working to ensure that we keep our people safe while continuing to deliver the high quality services you are used to. Following the latest government advice, we have put in place measures to ensure...
Employee Appreciation Day 2020
What is it? Employee Appreciation Day is an unofficial holiday observed on the first Friday in March. It is a day for companies to thank their employees for their hard work and effort throughout the year. This day was created for the purpose of strengthening the bond...
Coronavirus: advice for employers and employees via ACAS
In case coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads more widely in the UK, employers should consider some simple steps to help protect the health and safety of staff. It's good practice for employers to: keep everyone updated on actions being taken to reduce risks of exposure in...
Coronavirus and work
Coronavirus and work Latest update from Daniel Barnett - Employment Law Services Ltd. The government publishes daily updates at 2pm with the latest stats and advice. Acas has also produced workplace specific guidance which sets out the steps employers should be...