Health and Safety Law 2024 (October 2024)

Mr Bennett, a bus driver for disabled people and a safety rep from the GMB general union, wanted time off for a TUC Stage 3 training course, and had offered to complete the course online rather than face-to-face to reduce the time off he would need. His employer, Camden Council, argued its recognition agreement only allowed time off for advanced training for reps representing a whole directorate.

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