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Discharging patients into care homes was ‘unlawful’, High Court rules

Article from LocalGov Image: Anthony M / flickr.com The High Court today ruled that the Government’s policy of discharging patients from hospital to care homes at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic was unlawful. Former health…

Employment tribunal hearings conducted remotely would be recorded and transcripts made available under plans being considered by senior judges.

The Workers of England Union were, and continue to be, at the forefront of providing Representation and legal advice remotely during lockdowns and travel restrictions. The Employment Tribunal service are now looking to record and…

New statutory code to prevent unscrupulous employers using fire and rehire tactics

Article from: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy A statutory code on the practice of ‘fire and rehire’ will clamp down on controversial tactics used by employers who fail to engage in meaningful consultations…

In Protection of Freedom of Speech, a legal analysis by Francis Hoar.

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Sajid Javid MP – Oral statement on vaccines as a condition of deployment

Mr Deputy Speaker, with permission, I’d like to update the House on vaccination as a condition of deployment. Last Thursday, we woke up to a new phase of this pandemic, as we returned to Plan…

Update: Vaccination as a condition of deployment (VCOD) for all healthcare workers

Classification: Official Publication approval reference: C1575 To: ICS leadsAll trust (acute, community, ambulance, mental health):Chief ExecutivesChief Operating OfficersChief AHPsChief Nursing OfficersMedical DirectorsChief People Officers/HR DirectorsChief Dental OfficersChief PharmacistsDirectors of EstatesCCG accountable officersCCG HR DirectorsPCN Clinical…

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Stand Against Mandatory Vaccination (NHS and Health Sector)

Sajid Javid has made clear his intention to introduce a law requiring mandatory vaccination for workers in the health sector from April 2022. The new law has not been ‘made’ yet has been voted on…

WEU wins case for Journalist to continue reporting on events at Dover Harbour.

Dover Harbour Board – v – Alan Leggett (1) Nigel Marcham (2) Stephen Laws (3) Tracey Wiseman (4) Persons Unknown (5) – Case No. H00CT322 Workers of England Union wins case for our English Media…

‘No Jab No Job’ – WEU leads the way in defending workers rights.

Niall McCrae Healthcare workers who don’t want the experimental covid-19 vaccine should not expect the big trade unions to help. That much is clear, in a leaked response from Unison to two employees of Barchester…

Refusing to return to work because of Covid-19: the potential for discrimination

Changez Khan – Barrister at Farrar’s Building Please take time to read the article below, Changez Khan is the Barrister who represented Stephen Morris, our General Secretary, in his case against his former employer. It…

Secret Recordings – Can They Amount to Gross Misconduct?

With the technology available on mobile phones, it is now relatively easy for employees to record workplace meetings secretly. When an employee secretly records a meeting with their employer, the general rule in the UK…

Court of Appeal rules that voluntary overtime payments should be reflected in holiday pay

Addleshaw Goddard LLP – Amanda Steadman Holiday pay: Court of Appeal rules that voluntary overtime payments should be reflected in holiday pay The Court of Appeal has upheld an EAT decision that the Working Time…

Wages rises accelerate to fastest pace since 2008

Dear Members We urge you to read the article posted by the BBC today. Although it shows different views, the simple fact that cannot be ignored is that wages are increasing. The figures below vindicate the…

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Disciplinary procedures: 10 common breaches of the Acas Code of Practice

In todays economic climate it pays to be a member of the Workers of England Union, an Independent Trade Union who can represent you in Disciplinary’s, Grievances, Redundancy’s, Appeals, TUPE, company restructures including representations/advocacy at…