Scaffolding Matters - Summer 2023

SCAFFOLDING MATTERS

NASC GUIDANCE UPDATES

CLIVE DICKIN CEO Q&A

BRAVE NEW WORLD

Welcome to your exciting new role as NASC Chief Executive Officer (CEO). We wish you every success with it. Can we start by asking you to give us a potted CV?

I have worked for over 25 years within the membership trade association sector, specialising in understanding the needs of membership bodies and ensuring that those membership bodies thrive and grow, delivering on their members wishes and needs. My career started within the b2b sales environment working with John Cleese at the renowned training film company Video Arts. then spent over a decade working within the plant tool and building services sectors representative bodies as CEO, leaving for a period to follow a passion for aviation. I then lead the air ambulances as their National Director, I then joined the National Federation of Builders as their Commercial Director.

Why did you want to be the NASC CEO?

Scaffolding and access is critical to construction and a range of other sectors. Without the services NASC members provide these sectors would just not be able

to operate in safe and productive way. NASC ensures through its membership and standards of membership that customers needing access and scaffolding can be assured of the highest safety, lowest risk and creativity in delivering their scaffold and access needs.

Equally NASC has a duty to its members to ensure that their securing new business from these standards and that NASC supports them as businesses either with services, affinities or changing the legislative environment to make them as successful as possible. With my experience and knowledge, I believe I can truly support NASC. And of course who would not want to lead such an important organisation?

What was your perception of the NASC before applying for the role?

Through my career, be that when in the plant sector and supporting access hire companies with MEWPs or with the NFB, I have been aware of the important work of NASC, its position within the sector and its reputation. More recently through NFB I have seen the continued complexities of the construction sector and procurement processes more generally, NASC has a huge opportunity to ensure that its membership is at the center of this and projects such as #ItHasToBeNASC will be enhanced and promoted. NASC’s standards are significant and recognised for their quality – shining above all others.

And how is that public perception of the NASC going to change with you in charge?

Firstly, I am here to help. It’s clear that NASC has much to offer. We will ensure that clarity is brought to the offerings and the challenges faced by members will be a key priority. In my first weeks I want to meet as many members as possible and hear their views and challenges and ensure that the immense

strength that is NASC is aligned with those needs.

What do you have in mind for the NASC?

NASC is a powerhouse of information, resource, and support. It’s my job to ensure that this service is easily accessible to members, understood by non-members and where there are challenges to the sector pragmatic solutions and challenge to legislators is provided. Over the first months I will be reviewing with the team the NASC strategy and ensuring that we have the resources in place to deliver on the members’ aspirations. NASC’s standards and its membership offering is a beacon of recognised quality, we will ensure that this is truly heard and understood by all customers and prospective customers of NASC members.

What are your impressions of the issues facing the scaffolding sector in the current economic climate?

In over 40 years there has never been a more challenging period; the spectre of war and the economic outcome, talent and staffing issues and the pace of general change as never been so fierce. From economic (inflation, interest rates), ESG for investment, A.I. on the design and costing systems in construction, challenges in securing talent, NASC is here to aid its members and those access and scaffolding business that aspire to be highly professional and profitable.

And the specific issues facing NASC contracting members?

NASC is well appraised on the issues facing NASC members, from support with talent through the Educational Grants scheme to the education programmes through to the

business support services provided to members. As part of a strategic review, we will be looking at any gaps in service and ensuring that these are provided as soon as possible. We will also be working with our partners, such as BuildUK and expanding the NASC sphere of influence, with the NFB, SBF, FMB and others ensuring issues and opportunities faced by NASC members are supported and answered. NASC’s governance systems, including its regions and specialist committees alert the council and board of challenges being faced by members.

However, NASC will also be doing a lot more testing and independent questionnaires on the challenges the sector faces. We will then ensure NASC provides solutions and aids the sector. If you are an access or scaffold organisation in membership or not, we will be encouraging you to contact NASC in the first instance so we can help. NASC has by far the most comprehensive knowledge and engagement to solve your businesses problems and help you thrive in these changing times.

Please email enquiries@nasc.org.uk so we can help.

Were you surprised by the amount of different NASC membership types on offer?

Not at all. That is what impresses me about NASC members – from construction, civils, marine through to heritage projects with special design needs. This diversity and scope of access and scaffolding projects is immense. As you travel around the country, scaffolding and access solutions are often overlooked and considered straightforward, however I will be looking with the team at ways we can highlight excellence and promote the scaffold industry. NASC must use these opportunities to ensure that challenges

– like the shortage of talent – can be addressed.

Why do you think people should be NASC members?

NASC is an integral part of the success of the scaffold sector, the standards derived from the expertise of the members and independently vetted and inspected, derives a low risk for clients and higher quality. As a result, scaffolding and access businesses can derive greater, more profitable business. Align this with NASC’s capability to educate, technically advise and support its members through a range of engaging programmes, you must ask why you would not be a member. It’s NASC’s responsibility to ensure (like a gym) that the user is fit and able to perform and grow, over the coming weeks the team will be ensuring that all members are appraised of the services available are being accessed (pun intended!). We will be ensuring that members are aware of the classes, free weights, and cardio equipment available, i.e., the services that can make their business fit. For prospective members I’m keen, no matter their size of business that we help them realise their true potential. We will be looking at how we can help the non-members understand their strengths and adding to the portfolio of amazing services already on offer.

What role do you see NASC guidance taking in the construction sector in the next decade?

Be it ESG, digitisation, changes in contract terms to the JCT, NASC must be at the cutting edge of development ensuring members are not informed as the changes occur but briefed and have the competitive edge over competitors before they happen.

NASC will be reviewing its communication processes and looking at how it can – through dynamic communication systems – ensure members are getting the guidance they need. The pandemic has revolutionised how the sector meets and debates issues, we can be effective, efficient, and dynamic in the delivery of knowledge. Where we NASC needs we will also challenge and drive forward representation if the change is not appropriate and brief on the best pragmatic solution.

Now, would you be kind enough to tell us something about your life away from work?

Favourite book: Anything Tom Clancy or espionage based.

Favourite film: Sorry Star Wars! Then Blade Runner 2049 / Batman (Chris Nolan ones).

Favourite band: Lots, but Foo Fighters, Nirvana, AC/DC….

Favourite pastime: Enjoy riding and time with the family.

Favourite sport: Rugby, F1 and Cycling.

Favourite meal: BBQ or Thai.

Top 3 celebrity/historical dinner party guests: Neil Armstrong, HM Queen Elizabeth II and Toto Wolff.

Thanks for your time and good luck CEO!

Editor, Scaffolding Matters

INNOVATIVE CORNISH START-UP SCAFFFLOAT JOIN NASC

Award-winning Cornish based start-up ScaffFloat are now proud members of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation.

Their patented plastic floats have been specifically designed to integrate with standard scaffolding parts to make innovative floating pontoons, rafts and versatile floating structures. A unique floating solution that has created a robust foothold in the market since it was launched in 2021.

Toby Budd, Founder and MD said: “We appreciate that most scaffolders are not familiar with floating structures, so, as well as hiring them the floats, we provide an in-house design service. All our pontoon designs come with full structural, buoyancy and stability calculations and we are happy to produce renders and drawings FOC to help our partners bid for and win tenders, we are also always on the end of the phone to offer

advice. Category 3 checks can also be provided for larger projects.”

The company says that safety is key, so to help make sure all ScaffFloat pontoons and structures are professionally built to an approved set of drawings, they are currently only hiring their floats. The floats are designed to integrate with popular 450 & 750 lattice beams, and then use standard tube lengths, forged double couplers and scaffold boards. The smallest pontoons start at 4m x 4m and can scale to almost any size.

Uses for ScaffFloat span several sectors including survey, drilling, geotechnical, renewables, oil & gas, civils, events, disaster relief and access. Particular interest has also been shown for bridge projects, where pre-built structures can either be floated underneath and lifted into place. A ScaffFloat pontoon can also be lifted up under the bridge to provide access for repair works, or for scaffolders to install scaffolding.

CENTRAL LONDON DECONSTRUCTION SCHEME

NASC Design Member, RDG Engineering was contracted to design a scheme to enable the deconstruction of two link bridges spanning 16m. The land occupied a heritage site with part of the London Wall beneath. This created loading constraints with a maximum reaction force of 10kN point load or 10kN per square meter. Site access was limited, requiring all materials to be manoeuvred piece small.

The deconstruction required craneage facilities above each link bridge with a capacity of 10t safe working load. The steel column within the building was utilised as a strong point, transferring the crane loads into the foundations of the building. This avoided physical contact with the building fabric, as requested by the client.

Conventional crane facilities usually run on steel. However, this was not a viable option due to the 16m span and site access

constraints. The solution was to design a series of aluminium lattice beams to create a lattice girder. A tubular tracking system was placed on top of the aluminium lattice beams.

An access scaffold was erected on the outside of both link bridges to facilitate the removal of the link bridge windows. The scaffold could not be free-standing due to the point load constraints and could not be tied to the building fabric. A birdcage scaffold was designed to fill the void between the two link bridges to transfer the loading from the external access scaffold into a support frame.

The birdcage allowed all horizontal and lateral loads to dissipate to ensure that the 10kN point load was not exceeded.

Skips were positioned on the North side. Materials from the South side were transferred via a tracking system. The system was designed to distribute the load into the ground to ensure the 10kN constraints were not exceeded during the transfer of materials.

INTRODUCING NEW TOOLBOX TALKS RESOURCES: ENHANCING ACCESSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

The NASC Health and Safety Committee has updated the suite of Toolbox Talks on its eportal – enhancing functionality and accessibility to its members and helping them work towards net-zero, as per NASC President, David Brown’s objectives.

In order to improve user experience and contribute to reducing our carbon footprint across construction sites, the NASC toolbox talks have now been organized into a comprehensive, searchable catalogue of downloadable PDFs on the eportal.

This reorganization ensures that finding and printing the relevant toolbox talk for your specific needs is easier and more efficient than ever before.

And by embracing this digital approach, the NASC are taking a significant step towards promoting sustainability within the industry.

NASC President David Brown: “Our ePortal is a huge leap forward for our members in terms of usability and sustainability.”

Also as part of the NASC’s ongoing

commitment to increasing accessibility and supporting the industry towards net-zero, the NASC has released all its toolbox talks as audio guides.

The audio guides for toolbox talks provide enhanced accessibility, allowing members to conveniently listen to the content, catering to diverse learning preferences.

Additionally, audio guides offer the advantage of on-demand access, enabling members to engage with the material anytime and anywhere, further enhancing their learning experience.

To accomplish this, NASC have harnessed the power of Amazon Polly – a text-to-speech AI software – that utilizes cutting-edge deep learning technologies to generate natural-sounding human speech. This innovation allows for the seamless regeneration of toolbox talks as they are updated – ensuring that members have access to the most relevant and up-to-date information in a format that suits their individual preferences.

RECORD LOW ACCIDENTS

The latest NASC Safety Report reveals the lowest Accident Incident Rate (AIR) and Accident Frequency Rate (AFR) since we began tracking data in 1975 –even with a 10% year-on-year rise in scaffolders surveyed, totalling 17,315 operatives – proving regulated, audited membership makes for safer scaffolding.

The 2023 Safety Report indisputably proves audited, regulated, NASC membership leads to safe scaffolding and access operations.

The organisation’s 240+ contracting member firms recorded a reduction in RIDDORs of 90 in 2021, to 67 in 2022 –representing a 26% RIDDOR accident rate reduction in 2022 (with a 63% reduction in the 16-20 age bracket), despite a 10% rise of scaffolding workforce numbers, to 17,315 operatives. And the 2023 NASC Safety Report also revealed the lowest accident incident rate (AIR) and accident Frequency rate (AFR) – of 3.87 and 0.20 respectively – since data started being collected in 1975, resulting in even more NASC members’ employees working without incident or harm at work.

NASC President, David Brown: “Our figures for 2022 speak for themselves... improving health and safety for all NASC employees.”

UPDATED NASC SG6:22

MANUAL HANDLING GUIDANCE

The SG6:22 ‘Management of Manual Handling in the Scaffolding Industry’ training package is undergoing a review – with the updated pocket-sized User Guide released earlier this Summer.

The SG6:22 ‘Management of Manual Handling in the Scaffolding Industry’ training package – produced by the NASC with input from HSE – comprises of three resources, all in the process of being of being updated: The A4 sized SG6 Management of Manual Handling in the Scaffolding Industry booklet, the A6, pocket-sized SG6 User Guide for scaffolders and a SG6 Manual Handling Training Video.

“But we are not stopping there,” says NASC H&S Manager Steve Kearney. “Many years ago, we produced a manual handling video, and we are now working with Superbeam media production to produce an updated version – using openworld gaming software.

A DECADE IN THE SUN

CISRS International Card Scheme (OSTS) is celebrating ten years and 20K+ cards. Launched in 2013, the CISRS Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme (OSTS) has gone from strength to strength – now with 21,141 registered card holders worldwide.

There are currently 16 accredited OSTS centres located outside of the UK including Abu Dhabi, China, India, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, and Trinidad.

International training organisations partner with CISRS approved UK providers to ensure the quality and rigour applied at home is mirrored overseas. The strict accreditation and annual audit criteria cover every aspect of the training process.

Several companies and individuals have been involved with OSTS since its inception

and they are integral to its growing success outside the UK.

Simian International Lead Instructor Abid Gul is one such example, he stated: “Working with the CISRS (OSTS) scheme has been an incredibly fulfilling experience. Knowing that I am contributing to the safety and wellbeing of scaffolders brings me immense satisfaction.”

Sandeep Pakhrin Lama, Managing Director of Aecor International is a long serving CISRS partner with Safety and Access and currently has centres in Nepal, India, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar. He said: “The ever-increasing demand for a qualified workforce has put CISRS at the forefront of scaffolding training across the world. This is particularly the case in the Middle East with their thriving construction and oil/gas sectors, where they demand the highest standards of safety, competence, and quality at work.

Dave Mosley, CISRS MD said: “I would like to thank all the organisations and staff involved in delivering CISRS OSTS. It is a major undertaking. And only CISRS OSTS mirrors the highest recognised UK scaffolding standards – boosting safety worldwide.”

FULCRUM SCAFFOLD SAFETY TRAINING GAIN APPROVAL TO DELIVER CISRS COTS AT HMP BERWYN

Following a successful audit earlier in the month, Fulcrum Scaffold Safety Training have added HMP Berwyn to their already successful COTS delivery programme in prison establishments. The COTS only accreditation will allow prisoners to undertake an industry recognised qualification which will give them a good understanding of the role and will result in a CISRS Labourer card which will provide a boost towards fulltime, sustainable employment on their release.

David Abraham of Fulcrum Scaffold Safety Training said: “We are delighted to have gained CISRS Accreditation in HMP Berwyn where we will be delivering the CISRS COTS course in partnership with Procure Plus through CITB and the OSE Hub.

“We are giving employeers the opportunity to meet with prisoners who have completed or have registered an interest in attending our scaffolding training course.

“We understand the challenges employers face finding suitable candidates. Therefore, we have organised an open day to bridge the gap between employers and potential employees. This event is an excellent opportunity for employers to meet with the prisoners face-to-face, assess their skills and knowledge, and discuss potential employment opportunities.”

Dave Mosley, CISRS Managing Director said: “Fulcrum are an experienced and well established CISRS training provider who are making a really positive impact with this initiative. We wish them, their partners and this going through the programme every success in the future “

Interested? Contact Fulcrum: info@fulcrumscaffoldsafety.com or simon.odonnell@procure-plus.com

INSTRUCTOR COMMISSION UPDATE MAY 2023

After securing £208k commission from CITB in November 2022 to train 16 new instructors, CISRS is pleased to report that it is on track and has so far accepted seven new trainee CISRS instructors onto the commission – and is confident that it can fulfil the first-year target of having eight new instructors delivering CISRS Part 1 training before the end of 2023. The commission was created to ultimately boost training capacity and to increase numbers coming into the scaffolding sector and the sixteen new scaffolding instructors will undoubtedly help the NASC President, David Brown’s mission to boost numbers and upskill operatives within the scaffolding sector.

The funding which is available to core scheme CISRS training centres, will allow the development and training of new scaffolding instructors within England and Wales. It is hoped to make the job of a scaffolding instructor an attractive potential change of career for qualified scaffolders, to enable them to pass on their knowledge and experience to the next generation. Particularly in the regions in the UK, which have been identified as being most in need.

CISRS are working closely with CITB and training centres to ensure the commission delivers to it’s fullest potential and CISRS Managing Director, David Mosley said: “CISRS is making all efforts to ensure that the commission is a complete success and we are confident that this hard work will help bolster scaffolding instructor numbers in England and Wales and ultimately help to increase a qualified scaffolding workforce.”

Dear members and supporters of NASC.

It is with great honour and enthusiasm that I write to you as the President of the NASC, a role I have held since November 2022. Reflecting on my first eight months in this position, am pleased to report that significant progress has been made in pursuit of our objectives, and I am excited about the path that lies ahead.

Our primary focus remains the recruitment and development of new talent in the scaffolding sector. It is vital that we support our members in recruiting and retaining labour in a sector that is still suffering in the wake of Covid and Brexit. As part of this, the NASC launched a mentor training campaign throughout May – aimed at assisting Contractor members in the retention and cultivation of talent and leadership within their workforce.

The NASC has also made substantial advancements in the dissemination of its training grants to our members, with over £50,639 disbursed to date. These grants not only incentivise new entrants into the scaffolding sector but also foster a culture of continuous training and development across the industry.

Our objective is to maintain and enhance a highly skilled and competent workforce. Increasingly, the construction sector, like most others, is under pressure to reduce its environmental impact and as an organisation, we recognise the urgent need to address sustainability challenges and minimize our carbon footprint.

To this end, we are actively engaging with sustainable suppliers and producers, aiming

EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF SCAFFOLDING TRAINING WITH SUPERBEAM AND NASC

Safety remains paramount in the scaffolding industry. And an exciting revolution in training methods is underway, led by the renowned experts at NASC.

NASC SAP Members, Superbeam, in partnership with NASC, is spearheading the introduction of an immersive and ground-breaking training experience – using gaming software.

to work collaboratively to achieve our shared environmental goals. The NASC is dedicated to providing guidance and support to our members as they navigate the journey towards Net Zero, ensuring that they have the necessary resources to make informed sustainable choices.

Furthermore, we continue to drive industry standards. The NASC committees have been working tirelessly to align with our new objectives and ensure that our organisation remains at the forefront of industry advancements.

By consistently updating our standards, guidance, and best practices, we empower our members to deliver projects with the utmost safety, quality, and efficiency.

Looking to the future, I am excited about the possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead for the NASC. Our organisation is committed to fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and promoting innovation within the scaffolding industry. We will continue to explore new avenues and partnerships to strengthen our industry’s position and influence.

In conclusion, I am grateful for the trust and support that you have placed in me as the President of the NASC. Together, we will drive positive change, inspire new talent, and ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our industry. I am confident that by working together, we will achieve great things.

Thank you for your ongoing dedication and commitment.

David Brown President, NASC

The NASC has partnered with Superbeam Agency to produce a series of safety animations for SG6 and manual handling in scaffolding yards and on construction projects, for all levels of scaffold operatives, from advanced to labourers).

These high-quality animations will be used for both SG6 video training purposes and virtual reality interactive learning.

The utilisation of a customized virtual environment in the training videos offers the flexibility to depict complex health and safety scenarios that would be difficult to replicate in real-life. By allowing trainees to assume diverse roles in unexplored worlds and unimaginable situations, the engagement and retention levels are maximized.

These innovative approaches adhere to the industry-established standards and guidance set forth by NASC. Whether scaffolders opt for video-based training or immersive virtual reality experiences, they can rely on the expertise and trusted advice provided by NASC.

Extensive studies have demonstrated the numerous advantages of VR training.

Compared to traditional methods, VR training significantly reduces the time required for completion and caters to diverse learning preferences. The cost savings associated with VR training are equally remarkable, with organizations witnessing a reduction of over 50% in Learning and Development (L&D) expenses. This makes VR training a potentially smart investment for those forward-thinking training centres in the industry.

A spokesperson for Superbeam said: “Superbeam takes great pride in being the vehicle for delivering NASC’s professional technical advice innovative, engaging

solutions. With expertise in crafting media for the construction industry, Superbeam strives to push boundaries and attract young talent to the scaffolding sector. And by embracing gaming software and virtual reality, we are captivating and engaging the next generation of scaffolders – making training accessible, exciting, and aligned with NASC’s trusted expertise.”

The success of NASC VR campaign could open doors for VR integration into the CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme) training scheme - the most widely recognized qualification within the scaffolding industry.

And by using this tech in its updated manual handling suite – SG6:22 – the NASC believes that manual handling trainers, and those in control of scaffolding operations, will be able to produce safer and better trained operatives.

The aim is to “build a future where scaffolding operations are safer, more efficient, and driven by a new generation of digitally empowered professionals.”

Interested individuals and organizations can experience the future of scaffold training today by reaching out to NASC H&S Manager Steve Kearney.

A WORD FROM THE NASC PRESIDENT: DAVID BROWN

ARE YOU READY FOR THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION?

The fourth industrial revolution in construction refers to the integration of advanced technologies and digital tools into the construction process to increase efficiency, productivity, and safety. Such as: Building Information Modelling (BIM).

This technology involves creating a digital representation of a building, with popular BIM authoring software such as Revit. BIM can help streamline the design and construction process, reduce errors, and improve collaboration among stakeholders.

SMART Estimator can import/export BIM formats such as IFC – allowing you to estimate scaffolds directly on customers’ IFC building models. In addition our Plugin for Revit allows detailed BIM scaffold design and Material list. Google SMART Scaffolder.

HYDRAJAWS LAUNCH FREE-TO-USE APP CALLED ‘VERIFY PRO’

Hydrajaws has released a new free-to-use App called Hydrajaws Verify PRO – a digital reporting system that allows on-site pull tests to be automatically recorded and compiled into a digital report, using a mobile phone or tablet device.

The comprehensive digital reporting system allows users to measure and record pull testing results quickly and accurately.

The Hydrajaws Verify PRO version includes all the features of the previous subs-based App, such as the ability to automate processes that allow for quicker testing and less set-up time, especially on sites with many identical repetitive tests to perform.

Available for both iOS and Android devices, the PRO version of the Hydrajaws Verify App is free to download and use and can be used

with any Hydrajaws Digital Gauge (issue 3).

“We are excited to release the Hydrajaws

Verify App with no subscription required for the PRO version,” said Hydrajaws Managing Director, Stephen Hynes. “We have launched the free-to-access Verify PRO version as we believe this will make the reporting tool more accessible and benefit our customers in terms of improving the traceability of testing and increased efficiency in generating reports.”

Hydrajaws has also launched a subs-based App called Verify TEAMS which has increased functionality over the PRO version such as being able to enter clients, sites and tasks centrally as well as assigning tasks to engineers and viewing the schedule for all users via the dashboard: suitable for customers with a larger team of remote-based engineers.

A typical annual subscription is £300 for up to three users.

EMPLOYMENT AFFAIRS –LOOK AHEAD

For more information about the Hydrajaws

Verify App visit: Hydrajaws.co.uk/ verify.

The Government response to the consultation on Flexible Working has been published and draft legislation is in progress. The right to request flexible working will become a day one in employment right, employers will have a duty to consult an employee before a request can be refused, the decision period for an employer to decide on a request will be reduced from three months to two months, and two statutory requests will be allowable in any 12 months rather than the current one. As yet there is no date when these changes will come into effect.

Whilst still in the early stages of drafting, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010), makes provision to follow up on the Government commitment to develop a statutory code of practice on sexual harassment. It will include a new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent such harassment, (perhaps by training for employees and a complaints procedure). It will also apply to any form of harassment of employees by third parties, (e.g. client, subcontractor, supplier). For breaches, any compensation awarded by a tribunal can be increased above the standard award.

Disability is often considered in terms of physical problems or illness and reasonable adjustments to an employees work arrangements considered by employers to assist. ACAS have recently published new

guidance, Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health. The definition of disability in respect of employment includes, ‘a mental or physical impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out day to day activities’. The guidance includes what such adjustments entail, offers examples, and explains the process of requests and employer response.

You may recall the P&O Ferries action in summarily dismissing seafarers with a view to replacing them with cheaper labour, all part of the potential difficulty for an employer in seeking to change substantive terms of service.

As a consequence, the Government is consulting on a statutory code of practice on ‘fire and re-hire’. The code will set out the steps an employer should take when seeking to change terms of service, which will include meaningful consultation and that fire and re-hire should be a last resort. Employment Tribunals will have the power to increase compensation above the standard award in the event of non-compliance by an employer.

Establishing, properly recording and notifying the correct date of any dismissal is important as certain employee rights are time limited from that date.

The proposal is that the start position would be all cases heard by an Employment Judge sitting alone, on occasion a panel could be used depending on the actual claim, complexity and issues to be considered.

Gray Rigge, G&E Services (UK) Ltd.

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