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Employment relations

Please note that this website will be closing down in May 2013.

The most up to date employment relations web content can be found on the LGA website: www.local.gov.uk/employment-relations.

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact: info@local.gov.uk.



The Employment Relations Unit (ERU) provides comprehensive advice on all aspects of employment relations and practices. Our employment law and policy advisers keep authorities up-to-date on the human resources implications of new legislation and case law developments.

Our services are aimed at local authority needs.

ERU services

  • Advisory Bulletins

    Detailed monthly updates of relevant case law and legislative developments with analysis and commentary on the implications for local government.

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  • Consultations

    Updates on current consultations and ERU responses to consultation papers.

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  • Employers' e-guides

    Extensive guidance on a variety of employment law topics available to download for local authorities and subscribers

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  • Employment topics

    Employment law topics simplified to provide advice and guidance on the legal and practical implications of a wide range of issues, with useful links to other sources of information

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  • Legal timetable

    Provides details of UK and EU legislation coming into force, as well as the dates on which previous enactments dealing with HR and employment-related issues came into force

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  • Employment relations FAQs

    Some frequently asked questions in relation to new legislation and case law developments

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  • ERU publications

    A selection of ERU publications covering aspects of employment law, personnel and employee relations issues is available to purchase

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  • Partnership and shared working

    A resource providing information and guidance on the workforce implications of partnership and shared working, developed jointly by LGE, the Improvement and Development Agency and Local Partnerships

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Key contacts

If you would like to subscribe to our services and receive Advisory Bulletins and other downloads please contact LGconnect on info@local.gov.uk or call 020 7187 7373.

For ERU email eru@local.gov.uk

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