Local Government Association

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JNC coroners management side circular to local authorities - pay and next steps

In our last circular issued on 12 June we gave a further update on the coroner’s pay bargaining situation. Since then, the Ministry of Justice has shared with us correspondence between the CSEW and the Lord Chancellor, David Lammy MP. With their permission we share that correspondence with you as an appendix to this circular.

Employment law

The UK has a substantial body of law which legislates against prejudice-based actions in the workplace. The primary legislation is the Equality Act 2010.

Gender pay gap

Gender pay reporting legislation requires employers with 250 or more employees to publish statutory calculations every year showing how large the pay gap is between their male and female employees.

Menopause

The LGA menopause guide discusses what councils can do to be ‘menopause friendly’ employers.

Sickness management

When dealing with the management of sickness absence and ill health, councils have to balance the needs of the individual with the needs of the organisation.