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PDA secures £65k unpaid wages for locums

Union helps members fight 'wage theft' cases with their employers

24 Aug 2023

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The demand for flexible, trained pharmacy professionals has seen some areas struggling to recruit locums, despite figures showing that pay rates are on the rise. So what can pharmacy employers do to attract the locum staff they need?

01 Aug 2023

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Pharmacists bring legal claim against LloydsPharmacy over redundancy payouts

PDA supports around 100 pharmacists in their claim that 2015 rights should be upheld

31 Jul 2023

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Boots and PDA agree pay increase for trainee pharmacists

New rates effective from 1 August for those who commence in role over the summer.

04 Jul 2023

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Lloyds CFO rejects redundancy appeal by ex-Sainsbury’s pharmacists

CFO affirms previous finding that ex-Sainsbury's staff are not entitled to enhanced terms

26 Jun 2023

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LloydsPharmacy named second-biggest offender after HMRC minimum wage inquiry

Multiple had to pay affected employees a total of £903k following HMRC investigation.

21 Jun 2023

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Latest ARRS pharmacist recruitment figures cause concern

Pharmacy bodies have again criticised the impact of ARRS on the community workforce.

19 May 2023

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LloydsPharmacy rejects ‘enhanced redundancy’ claim from ex-Sainsbury’s staff

PDA considering appeal options as LloydsPharmacy refuses to pay out enhanced redundancy

11 May 2023

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One pharmacist applied for £75k role - and didn’t attend interview

Martin Bennett who runs Wicker Pharmacy revealed he has been trying to recruit a pharmacist since November 2021 without success.

03 Mar 2023

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PDA: LloydsPharmacy rejects 7pc pay increase without making counteroffer

PDA claims company's failure to respond to offer breaches their agreement

03 Mar 2023

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The consequences of lying on a CV

Lying on a CV can have serious consequences – for both employees and employers

02 Mar 2023

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Turning the tables: Should pharmacies be allowed to benefit from ARRS?

Pharmacies should get NHS funding to recruit pharmacists just like GPs, says LPC chief

06 Feb 2023

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Phoenix MD leaves but new sales director arrives

Phoenix said Jeremy Meader decided to leave but ex-Alliance Healthcare commercial director John Pignone arrives.

01 Feb 2023

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Boots applications open to LloydsPharmacy staff hit by closures

Boots today said it is recruiting for more than 1,500 roles in pharmacy.

23 Jan 2023

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Make the right calls over pregnancy

In most cases an employee’s pregnancy will pass smoothly. Here’s a reminder of what you should know

01 Jan 2023

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IR35 rules to continue

The Off-Payroll Working Rules, which apply when a business engages a contractor operating through a personal service company, including some locums, will now continue past April 2023.

09 Dec 2022

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