Employment Law

Youth Scotland is pleased to support our members with their employment legislation obligations through our partnership with WorkNest

A youth worker receives some advice in a desk-based conversation

Through our partnership with WorkNest, Youth Scotland is pleased to support our members with a variety of employment legislation obligations.

These services are for Youth Scotland Member Groups Only and you will be required to quote your Youth Scotland Membership number and details when accessing these services. Advice included free is limited to 30mins/2 advisements.

You are automatically registered for advice when you become a Youth Scotland member, however only authorised contacts from your Member Group will be able to contact WorkNest for advice.

Assistance Offered

  • Free employment law policies, procedures and templates

Get things right from the start with WorkNest’s up to date, legally compliant policies  and templates that you can view, download and use in your own organisation. Hosted on the MyWorkNest portal, you will be sent details on how to log in and access these.

  • Free email updates on important changes in employment law and health & safety

Keep up to date with developments in Employment law, HR and Health & Safety without leaving your inbox. Visit www.worknest.com and scroll to the bottom of the main page to sign up to their monthly newsletter.

  • Free employment law/health & safety events and resources

 Absolutely free and always in heavy demand, WorkNest runs regular online and in person events and webinars, to help businesses and charities stay up to date with the ever-changing Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety landscape. You can access and sign up to the webinars and events for free here: https://worknest.com/useful-resources.

  • Advisory service – talk to WorkNest’s legal team:

If you come up against a people management issue, don’t panic. Youth Scotland members benefit from two free telephone consultations (maximum time 30 minutes) with WorkNest’s legal team, who specialise purely in Employment Law. Plus, WorkNest have a wealth of experience in the Scottish voluntary sector, so they understand the challenges that you face. Call them directly on 0345 226 8393 or email advice@worknest.com.  You just need to let WorkNest know where you’re calling from, and that you’re a current member of Youth Scotland. They’ll check your name against a database, and then put you right through to one of their highly qualified employment lawyers.

  • Access additional support directly

The partnership we have with WorkNest is extensive, but there are times when more support is needed. Don’t go to a pay as you go law firm and run up a bill: WorkNest offer annual contracts at fixed, all-inclusive annual fees. Plus, Youth Scotland members who wish to upgrade to the full LAW service are entitled to substantial discounts. Contact clientmanagement@worknest.com if you’d like to find out more and for a no obligation quotation. Just mention you are a Youth Scotland member group, and you’d like to discuss additional support.

These services are for Youth Scotland Member Groups Only and you will be required to quote your Youth Scotland Membership number and details when accessing these services. Advice included free is limited to 30mins/2 advisements.

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