Workers of England Union

Coronavirus – COVID 19

The situation concerning COVID 19 is very fluid and is changing by the hour. We are monitoring Public Health England for the latest information. If there are specific issues with your employer then please get…

Statutory sick pay could stymie Covid-19 response

As the number of Covid-19 cases in the UK rose to 40 over the weekend, the GMB union has pointed out the risk, particularly in healthcare, of workers on low pay feeling they have to…

National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage

The rates for the national minimum wage will increase on 1 April 2020. The national living wage rate, for workers aged 25 and over, will increase from £8.21 to £8.72. Statutory rates The rates for…

ETUC News, Latest News 15/01/2020

Rise of the New Trade Unions – Article includes the WEU

In Quentin Lett’s estimable tome, 50 People Who Buggered Up Britain (2009), there was one surprising entry for a writer of such conservative leanings: Margaret Thatcher. The rationale for inclusion was her government’s aggressive attitudes…

Working in winter – five key areas to consider health & safety

The shortest day may be over, but with several months of winter still to go, we can continue to expect the cold temperatures, rain, hail, wind, snow and fog that are usually on offer at…

The 10 employment myths of Christmas

It’s the time of year for festive cheer, but unfortunately Christmas can also prove to be a real HR headache. This article dispels some of the employment myths that circulate at this time of year….

Suspending an Employee Pending an Investigation or Disciplinary Process

Under what circumstances have employers the right to suspend employees? What recourse have employees who have been unfairly suspended? Introduction When an employee has been accused of gross misconduct or some other serious disciplinary matter,…

Lanyard Safety for Drivers

Police are warning drivers about the dangers of wearing lanyards around their necks when driving. This follows vehicle accidents when the force of airbag deployment has pushed the lanyard and ID badge/pass into the driver’s…

Government announced plans to give greater protections to gig economy workers.

By HR Magazines – Rachel Muller-Heyndyk, December 17, 2018 The government announced plans to give greater protections to gig economy workers today Under the new legislation employers will have to tell staff details of their…

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…

W.E.U. News 06/12/2018

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…

Latest News, Professional Drivers, W.E.U. News 19/11/2018

EAT upholds decision that Addison Lee drivers are workers.

Addison Lee has lost its claim at the Employment Appeal Tribunal that its drivers were self-employed. The EAT ruling today upheld a previous decision that the taxi and courier company’s drivers are workers and should…

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…