Members have raised questions with the Branch on specific points. We have raised these with PCS DWP Group and have received answers, the details are published below:

Question 1:

I have been sent a factsheet with the following details:

“Assumed Consent

• Employees should have some freedom to vary the non-fixed start or end of the day.
• Assumed consent means employees do not need to seek permission but can consult colleagues and self-decide their non-fixed arrival or departure time ensuring business needs are met.
• Only works on the basis that the working pattern arrangements have guaranteed the required level of resource at the time. Employees cannot leave, except in emergencies, if there will be customer service impacts.

Morning start time/ Flexi on before 08:00

• Colleagues who fix an 8.00 start may arrive from 7.30 but only if:

        –  Their line manager agrees

        –  There is work for them to do

        –  That is the most productive time to do that work

        –  Any early attendance does not adversely impact the team’s ability to cover later in the day”

Can you please advise if the above is correct?

Answer

The correct version is what is in the ED agreement and the new FWH policies. We are challenging this ‘factsheet’