Employment Publications

• Safer Pharmacies Charter

  Wed 6th December 2017 The PDA

  PDA members have produced a charter of seven commitments to improve safety and care for patients, through better working conditions in UK pharmacy practice.  This charter defines basic standards to ensure safe practice wherever pharmacists work. 

• Problem Clauses in Employment Contracts

  Fri 21st October 2016 The PDA

  This booklet gives examples of employment contract clauses that pharmacists and pre-registration graduates should avoid to ensure that they are not disadvantaged in the event of a dispute with their employer. 

• Boots Rest Break Policy for Pharmacists (Members Only)

  Fri 11th May 2012 Members Only The PDA

  The PDA has been contacted by a number of members concerning a Rest Break Policy which has been recently issued by Boots in conjunction with the Boots Pharmacists Association (BPA). A senior executive of the company has agreed to share a copy of the policy with the PDA. 

• Boots FAQ (Members Only)

  Fri 4th May 2012 Union Members Only The PDA

  We've answered a number of Frequently Asked Questions from Boots pharmacists about the group action in respect of changes to Sunday premium payments. 

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