The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on proposals to establish a Social Care Negotiating Body for Wales, which would provide a forum to negotiate Fair Pay Agreements for social care workers. The outcome will help shape the structure, remit and enforcement of agreements. The consultation is open for comments until 28 April 2026.
Updated to reflect that the maximum protective award for failure to consult collectively doubles from 6 April 2026, under the Employment Rights Act 2025. The collective consultation duty can apply when an employer proposes to dismiss and re-engage employees to change their contract terms.