The March 2020 edition of the EMC HR Bulletin is now available here.

The Government has published the latest COVID-19 guidance for Local Authorities https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/council-tax-covid-19-hardship-fund-2020-to-2021-guidance 

NJC Circular - Coronavirus COVID-19, Critical Workers - 23 March 2020 Please see below an NJC Circular providing further advice, which this time relates to critical workers. NJC Circ Coronavirus and Critical Workers 23Mar20

Budget announced £30 billion package of support.  On 17th March, support to individuals and businesses was extended, including package of £330 billion of government-backed and guaranteed loans – equivalent to 15% of GDP.  The measures announced to date are likely to be the opening salvos. Local Authority...

Given Government advice, EMC have now implemented home/remote working for EMC staff.  All staff are contactable and emails work as normal and our work with councils continues.  Our office set-up allows us to run a skeleton staff cover in the office. Best wishes to you all during these very challenging...

Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 - Working at home The NJC has issued further advice about the developing situation. Please see attached (17th March 2020)

Given the evolving situation with the new Coronavirus, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the regional pay briefing meeting that had been arranged for tomorrow afternoon. We hope that you understand this decision, but our key priority is for people’s wellbeing and to reduce any risks.  We are exploring alternative...

EMC has produced an analysis of local authority costs and pressures incurred in support of Former Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Child (UASC) Care Leavers in the East Midlands. The report confirms the actual costs incurred by councils in the East Midlands in providing Leaving Care services to former UASC aged 18-24, and forms a companion paper...

EMC HR Bulletin February 2020  The latest edition of the EMC HR Bulletin is now available via the link above. The February Bulletin includes:- Employment Law Expert Darren Newman and his regular article - this month it looks at Parental Bereavement Leave. Local News Regional Pay Briefing, 17 March 2020 East...

The NJC has issued the attached circular containing advice about the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19.

Media Release from East Midlands Councils & East Midland Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Nottinghamshire) LET’S GET HS2 DONE! Leading public and private sector organisations from across the East Midlands have welcomed Government’s confirmation that HS2 will go ahead, and set out compelling vision for how the project...

EMC HR Bulletin January 2020 The latest edition of the EMC HR Bulletin is now available via the link above. The January Bulletin includes:- Employment Law Expert Darren Newman and his regular article - this month it looks at vegans & discrimination.  Local News Update on Local Government Pay Negotiations...

EMC’s Christmas Closing Arrangements  Our last working day will be Monday 23rd December 2019 and our offices will re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2020.  

The latest edition of the EMC HR Bulletin is now available here. The December Bulletin includes:- Employment Law Expert Darren Newman and his regular article - this month the in-depth analysis of a topical HR issue and its implications for local authorities focuses on strike ballots. Local News Managing Agile Working with...

Why the challenge is being introduced Developing talent within the East Midlands is at the heart of the work of East Midlands Councils, and introducing the first East Midlands Apprentice Challenge on 14 May 2020 is a fantastic development opportunity. With our colleagues in the East of England having delivered the very first Apprentice...