An update on Covid-19 — Coronavirus
NARS Chief Executive answers some of the questions about Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and its impact on racing staff.
News & updates
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Statutory Sick Pay and Covid-19
The Government made announcements in the Budget regarding Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes in respect of the Covid 19 – the scheme for reclaiming SSP for those off work with Covid 19 or self-isolating will start from the day on which the regulations come into force – confirmation of that date is awaited. Existing systems…
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Coronavirus – employment advice from ACAS
ACAS have issued guidance for employers and employees about Coronavirus. A summary of this is provided below with a link to further information from ACAS and the NHS at the end of this article. Employee concerns above Coronavirus If you have an employee who does not want to go to work because they are afraid…
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2019 Racecourse Ratings report now available
This publication is the culmination of a survey undertaken by Nars asking racing staff to rate the standards of race course facilities they have found while taking horses racing on behalf of their exployer. Download the Racecourse Ratings 2019 report.
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What are racing’s pool money rules?
A video explanation of racing’s pool money rules for staff.
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Trainers warned BHA ready to pounce on poor treatment of staff
The BHA’s chief executive Nick Rust has warned trainers that they could be in danger of losing their licences if they fail to treat staff in a way that befits the correct culture of British racing. Read the full article on racingpost.com
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AGM brochure and financial accounts
The latest AGM brochure and the financial accounts for this period.
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Tradition a stupid excuse for lack of time off
Using tradition as a reason to not give workers appropriate time off has been derided by National Association of Racing Staff (Nars) chief executive George McGrath at the 2019 Nars AGM in Lambourn. Read the full article on thoroughbredracing.com
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Driving hours
Having had information that the 2 boxes (3.5t) and whoever is driving are soon to be looked into we are wanting to make sure everyone has the information to protect yourselves. Whilst the 2 boxes don’t have tachographs if investigated they will look into all your working/driving hours. Daily Driving Hours A driver can drive…