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Employment Law 2003For many years, there was limited protection for employees in Jersey. There was no minimum wage, no scope for unfair dismissal, and employers could, under the terms of the legislation in place at the time, “hire and fire” at will. This changed on July 1, 2005 with the implementation of the Employment (Jersey) Law, 2003. Fundamentally, the law introduced to the statute book the concept of unfair dismissal, a minimum wage, Employment Tribunals, holiday pay; even an itemised pay statement! The legislation has had a particular impact on temporary workers, as they are now eligible for holiday pay, and, if working on a single, continuous assignment during which time a bank holiday falls, bank holiday pay. Rowlands have been at the forefront of working with interested parties, including Jersey Advisory and Conciliatory Service (JACS), the Employment and Social Services Department, Lawyers representing local Recruitment Agencies, Agency clients and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) to ensure that contracts and terms of business have been established that are workable in Jersey. As such, the team from Rowlands are exceptionally knowledgeable about the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003, and are well placed to ensure that any risk under terms of this legislation is minimised. JACS are the first point of contact for anybody with issues and queries about the legislation. www.jacs.org.je A full copy of the legislation can be obtained from the Jersey Legal Information website www.jerseylegalinfo.je/Law/display.aspx?URL=lawsinforce/htm/LawFiles/2003/L-42-2003.htm |
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