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• Changes to how your rate of holiday pay is calculated

  Fri 3rd April 2020 The PDA

  From 6 April 2020, there will be important changes to how holiday pay is calculated for those without fixed hours or fixed pay. 

• PDA to support pre-regs through these difficult times – COVID update 16

  Fri 3rd April 2020 The PDA

  The PDA has written to all pre-reg members about the consequences of decisions about the 2020 exams. 

• PDA reminds employers of their health & safety responsibilities – COVID update 15

  Wed 1st April 2020 syndication

  The PDA believe that many employers, and the managers who run their operations, need to be reminded that the crisis does not lessen their legal responsibilities towards the health & safety at work of their employees. 

• Latest statement from the Joint Consultative Committee at Boots

  Tue 31st March 2020 PDA Union

  In light of the coronavirus crisis, Boots UK and the PDA Union have issued their latest joint statement...  

• PDA invite members to tell us what is happening with COVID-19 on the front line

  Tue 31st March 2020 The PDA

  The PDA has launched a dedicated COVID-19 email inbox where members can send queries, suggestions and concerns. 

• GPhC warns employers and reinforces the key role of the Responsible Pharmacist – COVID update 14

  Mon 30th March 2020 The PDA

  Large numbers of PDA members are reporting they are being asked to break the law by their employers under the pre-text of the pandemic. This is unacceptable and must stop. 

• PDA provide clarity and reassurances to locum pharmacists over rate negotiations – COVID update 13

  Mon 30th March 2020 The PDA

  Around a third of PDA’s 30,000 members are full time locums or have portfolio careers and this update relates to recent comments about the agreement of locum rates during the COVID19 crisis period. 

• Locum Pharmacists’ involvement in the COVID-19 crisis – update 12

  Mon 30th March 2020 The PDA

  Around a third of PDA’s 30,000 members are full time locums or have portfolio careers and this update highlights issues unique to that population and their critical role as part of the pharmacist workforce during this crisis period. 

• PDA strengthens trade union team

  Mon 30th March 2020 PDA Union

  The PDA has added to it’s team of union officials with the appointment of Paul Moloney as a new National Officer.  

• PDA produce digital ID card to help members confirm their status – COVID update 11

  Sat 28th March 2020 The PDA

  PDA has produced a personalised digital ID card to help our members confirm their status during the COVID-19 crisis 

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