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After a landmark legal case, it’s no longer just full-year workers who need 5.6 weeks’ annual holiday. You need to provide this for all staff, even if they don’t work for you every week of the year. If this ruling affects your workers, you need to change way you calculate holiday pay and leave… or … Continue reading “Legal update to workers’ holiday entitlement”
Industrial action will affect some DVSA vehicle services during March 2023. See the DVSA website for more information.
The DVSA has issued a bulletin about enforcement action for the illegal use of seatbelt buckle guards on school transport. More info at DVSA Bulletin
The UKCOA and some of its members were at the UK Coach Rally on 9 and 10 April. Peter Bradley was a judge – judging on appearance, accessibility and comfort. List of Winners – UKCOA Members Coach Driver of the Year: Russell Cooper, Coopers Tours Directors Challenge: Tom James, York Pullman Top coach aged five … Continue reading “UK Coach Rally 2022”
HS2 will be undertaking works on a gas main (as part of the wider project) passing under the A40 between Gypsy Corner (North Acton) and Hanger Lane. Woks will commence on Monday 21 August and continue until mid-November 2023 and will result in a contraflow of one of the eastbound lanes and an overall reduction … Continue reading “A40 HS2 Works: Monday 21 August to mid-Nov 2023”
The UK Coach Operator Association (UKCOA) are delighted to announce the official launch of the UKCOA Driver Academy on Monday, 27th February at the National Driving Centre, The TA Barracks, Mitcham Road, Croydon CR0 3RU. The event will be launched by Emma Gilson and Richard Jackman from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). UKCOA … Continue reading “NEW! UKCOA Driver Training Academy”