September 5th, 2018

TUPE and Diligenta
We have now concluded our 5^th consultation meeting which took place on Wednesday 29^th August.

Following on from our previous emails, the situation as it stands is:

What do we now know:

Reading Location – all in scope individuals will move to Kennet Place (Building A) after 1 October 2018. However, there are some challenges around seating so Diligenta will occupy a floor in Building B.

Sharesave Compensation – whilst we are still disappointed with the level of compensation for those in scope of the TUPE we are pleased that the payment of £250 (less tax & NI) will now be paid in March 2019 rather than October 2019.

Carry forward Holidays  – Diligenta have confirmed that you will be able to carry over 5 days holiday each year. There is no time limit in which to take these days during the following year. We are pleased that Diligenta have also confirmed that if you have elected 33 days holiday going forward, you will still be able to carry forward a maximum of 5 days which will give you 38 days holiday.

Prudential Flexible Benefits– if you selected critical illness, dental cover etc. then it is important to note that this cover will stop on 30 September 2018. You will have access to the Diligenta ‘Perks at Work’ programme on 1 October which you can use to select alternative cover should you want to. There will be a snapshot of benefits available in the next transition bulletin.

Childcare Vouchers – the only change to the childcare vouchers is a change to the provider. Diligenta will be contacting anyone who currently has these vouchers in September to let them know the details

Bank Holidays – Diligenta have confirmed that those individuals based in Craigforth will observe the English Bank Holidays going forward. We are disappointed that our Scottish members will lose their two floating days in favour of fixed days, but we do understand the rationale for this.

Next Steps

Following our members meeting on Monday 3 September and the progress of the consultations we are now in a position to formally close the TUPE consultation . This doesn’t mean that we can’t continue to raise any questions (we will continue to do so on your behalf) but it does mean that Diligenta can start communicating terms and conditions to you.

If you have any questions or would like some clarification on any aspect of the TUPE consultation then please contact Unite@prudential.co.uk.

Thanks

Claire Williams
Ellen Looby
Jan Ciepkiewicz

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