Member

Local authorities are more complex compared with other public sector employers by nature of their funding and finances and therefore require a bespoke financial difficulties exemption which takes account of that. These amendments will make it clear to local authorities and their employees when they would meet the exemptions under Clause 26. This will mean that for all employers, restricted variations can be used only if the employer is facing severe financial difficulties, so that this practice is available only in the narrowest of circumstances.