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Law Updates |
Under new government proposals, trade union 'learning representatives' would be given the same statutory rights as shop stewards and health and safety reps.
What are 'learning reps'? They are workers appointed specifically to advise and represent workers on all aspects of training and development within the workplace. They would have rights to reasonable time off in relation to their own training as 'learning reps' and in relation to advising workers on training matters, working with training providers and consulting with employers. Guidance on what 'reasonable' means would be provided in a code of practice.
Small and medium-sized employers would not be exempt.
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