NHS - latest news
A Case Management hearing for the NHS Equal Pay claims is due to be held on 1 March 2007, but don't expect fireworks from day one - this is really just the start of the formal process for NHS cases in Scotland.
A Case Management hearing should set out a timetable for dealing with the NHS cases and involves the appointment of an independent expert to consider the equal value side of the claim, i.e. whether a fully trained, highly qualified nurse is doing a job of equal value to a hospital tradesman or technician. See the detailed posting on Agenda for Change
In other walks of life, this is a 'no brainer' question - but even though the answer is perfectly obvious to anyone with any common sense it is an essential part of the employment tribunal process, which all claims must go through to be successful.
So, while this will take some time to complete, the good news is that you add the time on to your claim going forward. For example, if it takes a person with a five year back pay claim another 18 months to complete the employment tribunal process, then that person will have a total claim for at least 6.5 years. And it will also have to be factored into pension contributions since the NHS operates a final salary scheme.
So, there's a great deal at stake and much to play for!
A Case Management hearing should set out a timetable for dealing with the NHS cases and involves the appointment of an independent expert to consider the equal value side of the claim, i.e. whether a fully trained, highly qualified nurse is doing a job of equal value to a hospital tradesman or technician. See the detailed posting on Agenda for Change
In other walks of life, this is a 'no brainer' question - but even though the answer is perfectly obvious to anyone with any common sense it is an essential part of the employment tribunal process, which all claims must go through to be successful.
So, while this will take some time to complete, the good news is that you add the time on to your claim going forward. For example, if it takes a person with a five year back pay claim another 18 months to complete the employment tribunal process, then that person will have a total claim for at least 6.5 years. And it will also have to be factored into pension contributions since the NHS operates a final salary scheme.
So, there's a great deal at stake and much to play for!
