Workers of England Union

Anti-bullying week is 12-16 November

Workplace bullying and harassment Bullying and harassment is behaviour that makes someone feel intimidated or offended. Harassment is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. Examples of bullying or harassing behaviour include: spreading malicious rumours unfair…

Legal lowdown: Covert recording and monitoring

We get asked many questions about covert records in the workplace, below is an article by Danielle Crawford, an associate solicitor at Winckworth Sherwood, who wrote the following article for HR Magazine. Danielle Crawford, October…

WEU’s campaign has been vindicated by Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party leader.

Dear Members Since the Workers of England Union’s conception, it has been campaigning for ‘cheap labour from abroad’ to be stopped so that local people can benefit by working for companies that sell their products…

PRESS RELEASE – Virgin Care pulls plug on Brook Advisory Service after investigation.

PRESS RELEASE Virgin Care pulls plug on Brook Advisory Service after investigation. Virgin Care held the contract from Bury, Rochdale and Oldham authorities to provide a range of sexual health education and wellbeing support for…

Identity Suppression – Is stopping an employee from flying their own national Flag a forcible suppression of national identity?

It has been reported that some employers like Royal Mail and Weatherspoon’s have told their employees that they are not to fly their own national flags or show any other visible support for their own…

WEU succeeds in the Court of Appeal in Morris v Metrolink – data leaks, misconduct and s.152 TULRCA 1992

The Workers of England Union, with directions from our legal team at Tilbrooks Solicitors, engaged the services of Changez Khan, a Barrister from Farrars Chambers, who succeeded in the Court of Appeal in Morris v Metrolink…

Why did union leaders abandon the workers?

The Workers of England Union recognised that the British Trade Unions, and the British Trade Union Congress (TUC) had lost touch with working people in England, this is why we were set up. British Trade…

Working time: when are on call workers considered to be working?

The question of when an on call worker is considered to be working has vexed courts and tribunals for years. In the latest instalment, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has recently held that time…

Myth: Employers can make deductions from the wages of staff who make mistakes which cost them money

Myth: Employers can make deductions from the wages of staff who make mistakes which cost them money Irwin Mitchell LLP 22 March 2018 The right to be paid wages in full is a basic employment…

Employment Law News, Latest News 08/03/2018

Employment law timeline 2018 – 2019

Employment law changes 2018 30 March 2018 Gender pay gap reporting for public sector employers Public sector employers must publish first reports before this date (with a snapshot date of 31 March 2017). 1 April…

Employment Law News 06/03/2018

Employment law update 2017-2018

Here we summarise the latest employment law changes and legal updates. Acas are the employment relations experts and a trusted source of advice for employers, employees, Government and others. The Government has introduced several new…

Guidance on workplace issues over winter months

Guidance on workplace issues over winter months Winter often brings its own set of workplace issues. Adverse weather conditions can lead to staff shortages due to travel disruption, and seasonal celebrations often result in a rush…

Travel disruption and bad weather

Travel disruption and bad weather Travel disruption and bad weather can delay or prevent workers getting to work. It can also mean employers need to adapt working arrangements or close workplaces. Paying delayed or absent…

W.E.U. News 13/02/2018

WEU Representatives are independent from your employer.

Did you know? The Workers of England Union uses representatives that are external and independent from your employer. It makes sense doesn’t it? An Employment adviser supporting you in your time of need, that isn’t…