Serco Business Serco to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS
Serco Business Serco to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust TUPE Name Surname/Roadshow DATE 1 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business Agenda Ø What is TUPE? Ø What does this mean for me? Ø What if I don’t wish to transfer? Ø What information has been/will be provided to the New Employer? Ø Questions & Answers? 2 Serco Group plc – January 2016 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business What does TUPE Mean? TUPE is The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, as amended by the "Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014. Key piece of legislation governing the transfer of an undertaking (business or organisation), or part of one, to another (business or organisation). TUPE regulations were introduced to comply with relevant European Union Directives concerning transfers (between organisations) of undertakings and is a positive piece of legislation. Main purpose is to protect the rights of employees in a transfer situation enabling them to enjoy the same terms and conditions, with continuity of employment. 3 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business When will TUPE apply? ØAn organisational merger ØThe acquisition (buying/selling) of a Company/Business Ø A change in contractor/service provider 4 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business What does this mean for me? Ø Continuity of employment is protected Ø You have protection against dismissal when the reason is connected to the transfer. Ø Places a duty on both Serco and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust to inform and consult employees and their representatives. Ø Existing contractual entitlements transfer. Ø Overall broadly comparable benefits. Ø Eligibility (Access) to a company pension scheme, in this case the NHS Pension Scheme. Ø Employees have a right to know if University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust intends to take any action/make changes which will affect employees post transfer. 5 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business What if I don’t wish to transfer? ØYou have the right to object to automatic transfer Ø You must inform Serco in writing should you wish to object Ø Result – contract of employment is terminated and you are treated as having resigned Ø Suggest you seek HR guidance on this before taking action 6 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business Information & Consultation Both University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and your management in Serco will consult with you and inform you regarding the impact of this transfer We will need to discuss with you information regarding the transfer including: v the date, v implications v any “measures” (These are proposed changes that will take place from Day 1 but will be agreed through collective consultation) This can be managed in a number of ways which will include: v Meetings with the Recognised Trade Union Representatives v Open Sessions/Forums – Dates to be advertised in signing in room v Staff briefings v Opportunity to have a individual meeting should any employee require v For any queries or concerns – FAQs v Questions raised via Box in signing in room or by using the dedicated email address: derrifordqueries@serco. com 7 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business What information has been/will be provided? We are required to provide to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Ø Ø Ø Basic TUPE Data All contractual terms and conditions of service All policies and procedures which apply to transferring employees Any other specific data requested nearer the transfer date All personal details: v DOB v Address v Bank Account 8 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business RECOGNISED TRADE UNION REPRESENTATIVES ØTrade Union Reps will represent all in-scope staff during the consultation process. ØTrade Union Reps will be required to attend meetings to ensure meaningful consultation is completed for them and their colleagues. Ø 1 st Collective Consultation meeting proposed for July 2019 9 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business Available Assistance: EAP Contact Details Username – Serco Password - EAP 10 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business We are a great place to work We are one big team… #greatplacetowork 11 Serco in Confidence #1 bigteam
Serco Business You have a voice 12 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business Operational Delivery • New Uniform (talk about this shortly). • New Equipment. • Nothing Changes day 1. Ø Report to work as normal Ø Same workplace Ø Same job Ø Same Manager/Supervisor 13 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business Uniform (Handout Provided) • Please see the Manikins/ handout. Ø All staff will be in a Convey Grey or similar Ø All staff will have a name badge • Please complete the attached form before you leave. • All staff will be issued with their uniform in September, (please look out for information about this). • Once tried on staff will have the chance to exchange uniform in September, to minimise this please make sure uniform sizes provided are accurate. 14 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business Staff Pay (Handout Provided) • It is proposed that all Transferring staff will move to monthly • Optional - To help with this change all staff will be offered. Ø A Salary Advance (equivalent two weeks contracted take home pay recoverable over 12 months) Ø Financial Advice Ø NHS Pensions advice Ø Neybor: Financial Wellbeing Ø Trade Unions 15 Serco in Confidence
Serco Business Staff Pay • It is proposed that transferring staff will move to receiving all pay adjustments a month in arrears. • Staff would be paid an forecasted enhancement value and basic pay at the end of October. • The forecasted enhancement would also be recovered over 12 months. • Novembers pay would include contracted hours with enhancements and deductions from October. • Pay system would be in line with the Trust a month in arrears for pay adjustments. 16 Serco in Confidence
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