Glasgow - Equal Pay Update
A4ES has sent out a brief update letter to all clients in Glasgow which is reproduced below for information.
The Out of Time letter is for new client enquiries and only affects people who:
a) do not have an existing equal pay claim with A4ES
b) have left the council's employment within the past 5 years
And not for the first time either!
So let's hope common sense prevails and that in the New Year Glasgow abandons this nonsense of pursuing an appeal to the UK Supreme Court.
Dear Glasgow Clients
Great news in the fight for equal pay in Glasgow!
Here's a quick update on events before the A4ES office shuts down for the festive holiday.
The Court of Session, Scotland's highest civil court, has just thrown out Glasgow City Council's application for leave to appeal the landmark WPBR decision to the UK Supreme Court.
The judges went into a brief 'huddle' after considering submissions from both sides, but then proceeded to dismiss every one of the City Council's grounds of appeal.
Well done to the legal teams from A4ES and Unison whose hard work behind the scenes helped to demolish the City Council's case - which was very poor even if I say so myself.
Sadly, this is not the end of the story as GCC can still petition the Supreme Court in London for permission to appeal from them. We believe the officers still want to take this step. It is up to the Leader Susan Aitken to stamp her authority and end this so we can get down to proper negotiations. Over to you Susan!
Settlement discussions with GCC - 9 January 2018
The next round of settlement discussions with Glasgow City Council is due to take place on Tuesday 9 January 2018. The talks got off to a very slow start and we certainly expect the pace to pick up significantly as we head into the New Year. Regular updates will follow in the weeks ahead.
Out of Time Claims - New Client Letters
A4ES is sending out letters later this week to potential new clients who left the employment of Glasgow City Council's, or have a post they left, more than 6 months ago. Previously these individuals would have been 'time-barred' from bringing an equal pay claim in the Employment Tribunals, but recent developments in case law mean it is now possible to do this via the Sheriff Court. The unions have refused to take these claims. Once again A4ES is at the cutting edge, leading where others follow.
Festive Break
The A4ES is closing down over the Xmas and New Year holidays and normal service will resume on Wednesday 3 January 2018. So, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our clients in Glasgow, especially those who are working over the festive break.
Best wishes
Stefan Cross
Dear Glasgow Clients
Great news in the fight for equal pay in Glasgow!
Here's a quick update on events before the A4ES office shuts down for the festive holiday.
The Court of Session, Scotland's highest civil court, has just thrown out Glasgow City Council's application for leave to appeal the landmark WPBR decision to the UK Supreme Court.
The judges went into a brief 'huddle' after considering submissions from both sides, but then proceeded to dismiss every one of the City Council's grounds of appeal.
Well done to the legal teams from A4ES and Unison whose hard work behind the scenes helped to demolish the City Council's case - which was very poor even if I say so myself.
Sadly, this is not the end of the story as GCC can still petition the Supreme Court in London for permission to appeal from them. We believe the officers still want to take this step. It is up to the Leader Susan Aitken to stamp her authority and end this so we can get down to proper negotiations. Over to you Susan!
Settlement discussions with GCC - 9 January 2018
The next round of settlement discussions with Glasgow City Council is due to take place on Tuesday 9 January 2018. The talks got off to a very slow start and we certainly expect the pace to pick up significantly as we head into the New Year. Regular updates will follow in the weeks ahead.
Out of Time Claims - New Client Letters
A4ES is sending out letters later this week to potential new clients who left the employment of Glasgow City Council's, or have a post they left, more than 6 months ago. Previously these individuals would have been 'time-barred' from bringing an equal pay claim in the Employment Tribunals, but recent developments in case law mean it is now possible to do this via the Sheriff Court. The unions have refused to take these claims. Once again A4ES is at the cutting edge, leading where others follow.
Festive Break
The A4ES is closing down over the Xmas and New Year holidays and normal service will resume on Wednesday 3 January 2018. So, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our clients in Glasgow, especially those who are working over the festive break.
Best wishes
Stefan Cross
