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| Keeping you up to date with news relating to employment matters in BF(G), the UK as well as Germany. |
Latest Update
15th September 2011 |
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| BF(G) News |
Welcome to the LEC News Page! |
| Change in Dependant Employee Notice Periods |
The Dependant employee notice period was increased from 4 to 8 weeks with effect from 12th September. Very strict recruiting restrictions have been imposed on the employment of LEC's (DEL & DEP) in Germany and each time an employee leaves, authority to recruit must be sought. |
The restrictions are such that each and every case requires very careful scrutiny at a very high management level. This can take time. Because of the recruiting restrictions the GLSU’s have had difficulty in meeting deadlines for filling posts. Consequently units have had to do without urgently needed staff whilst waiting for authorities. This in turn has meant greater pressure on the remaining employees. The service provided to the customers is also bound to suffer in such circumstances.
By increasing the notice period from 4 to 8 weeks, more time will be available to allow for the recruiting authorities to be processed, thus making it more likely that the new post holder can start without a gap. Clearly such changes take time to settle in and although the notice period was changed quickly the GLSU’s will take a transitional approach when terminations are received in cases where the notice period has not been adhered to.
In addition to the transitional approach mentioned above, Standing Instruction Paragraph 3.019 also contains sub-paragraphs which state several exceptions to the notice period. The first Sub-Paragraph states that the Line Manager can agree to a shorter notice period. In cases where a short notice posting occurs the GLSU will also waiver the notice period as required. This is already the practice and will not change. Click Here to see more information on Notice Periods in our Fast Find facility. The Standing Instruction document itself will be amended in due course.
The enhanced notice period will also work in an employees favour in that the GLSU will also be required to give a minimum of 8 weeks notice when terminating a contract. |
| Change of GAR Rate wef 1st Sept. 11 |
The General Accounting Rate (GAR) will change wef 1st Sep 11 from 1.13 to 1.14. For further information on how this will affect National Insurance, Sick and Maternity Rates please Click Here. |
| Dependant Pay Award 2011/12 |
The pay negotiations for DEL staff ended in a zero pay round for 2011/12. Two one off payments were awarded instead. This has also been applied for the Dependant Pay Award. Details of payments can be seen by clicking here. The same method was used for calculation as in the pay award 2010/11. Details of the method of calculation can be seen by clicking here. |
| New Course Booklet now circulated |
Our new course booklet for the academic year 2011/12 has now been printed and circulated to all units/previous students. Contact Nicole Gordon, Course Administrator on (82) 3770 if you have any questions. A copy of the Course Application form can be downloaded by clicking Here. |
| Standing Instructions British Forces (Germany) 6200 - Amendment 15 |
Amendment 15 of SI BF(G) 6200, dated 01 Jul 11 has been issued and is now available on our website. Please Click Here to view/download the document. Please note, because of the size of the document this may take a few minutes. |
| New Course Dates 2011/12 have been added |
Course dates for the academic year 2011/12 commencing Sep 11 have now been added to the website. Please Click Here to go the the courses pages. If you would like to apply or any courses, application forms can be downloaded by Clicking Here. If you need further information please do not hesitate to contact the Course Administrator on (82) 3770. |
Enhanced Maternity & Adoption Regulations
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UK Maternity and Adoption regulations have been enhanced with effect from 4th April 2011.
Additional Paternity leave (APL) as well as Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (ASPP) are now available. APL allows eligible employees (usually fathers) to take up to 26 weeks leave to care for their new child, possibly with additional statutory paternity pay. Click Here to download our new maternity guide. |
| Pay Bureau Instruction |
The latest Pay Bureau Reporting Responsibilities Instruction (with the latest reporting time frames) can be viewed/downloaded from our Pay Bureau Page! |
| Gütersloh GLSU enhance service by opening a new office in PRB! |
Gütersloh GLSU are pleased to announce the opening of their new office in Princess Royal Barracks on the 8th September 2010. The office will open each Wednesday from 0930 - 1600 and is situated upstairs in the GQM block. Use the side access door. |
| UK Tax Information for Dependant Employees with British Forces Germany |
Please not that the information regarding UK Tax already on the website has now been updated. The information is especially important to individual returning to the UK. Please go to Pay Bureau Instruction 10/10 or Information Regarding UK Income Tax for further information. |
| Visit our Vetting & CRB pages |
Security Vetting clearance is required for those working in military establishments and Criminal Records Bureau checks must be carried out on those working with children or vulnerable adults. This inevitably means gathering information and filling in forms. This can be frustrating and time consuming. Our new Vetting & CRB pages will hopefully give you an idea as to why the process needs to be carried out, what information you will need and which forms are required for the different clearance categories.
On viewing our various vacancy pages you will find an entry that tells you the level of clearance required. You can then click on the Vetting and CRB pages to see which forms are needed. You can even download the forms at home to complete them. You MUST however hand them in personally. They cannot be emailed or posted to the recruiting office.
Click Here to visit the pages.
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| Should you have any questions relating to the LECSupport website then please contact Andy Patterson CDO(IT) at the LEC Training Wing in Herford on Herford Mil 82 3759 or Civ 0049 (0)5221 995 3759. Contact details can be found under LEC Training Wing personalities |
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