Agenda item

Developments in Employment Legislation

Joint report of the Comptroller and City Solicitor and the Director of Human Resources.

Minutes:

The Committee received a joint report of the Director of Human Resources and the Comptroller and City Solicitor which updated Members on recent developments in employment and trade union law.

 

In response to a Member’s query on the gender pay gap, the Director of Human Resources confirmed that the Human Resources Department had carried out work in this area and members of staff at senior levels were paid fairly. The Director of Human Resources explained that there had been difficulties recruiting women to senior grades, but a report would be brought before the Committee at a later date with new proposals in relation to recruitment.

 

RESOLVED – That the Committee note the report.

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