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BULLYING AND HARASSMENT AGREEMENT This is a copy of the agreement between the National Trainers Federation and NASS covering Bullying, Harassment and Dignity at work.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
To notify us of a change of address please use our feedback form on the contact page and let us have your trainers name and new address and we'll update our records. Alternatively call us on 01283 211522, or click here to download a freepost change of address form.
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE Click here to view guidance and form.
EXAMPLE CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FOR STABLE STAFF
You should receive a 'written statement of employment particulars' setting out some of your main terms. Your employer must give you this within two months of starting work.
Click here to view employment particulars guidelines.
Click here to view an example contract of employment for stable staff.
FAQs Click here to view a list of frequently asked questions.
FREE PERSONAL INJURY COVER
The NASS's solicitors, Morrish & Co, provide free personal injury services,
amongst other services, to NASS members.
Click here to download the Personal Injury Claim enquiry form.
GRIEVANCE AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Click here to view Racing Industry Stable Staff Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
These guidelines have been produced to help the Racing and Breeding Industries fulfil the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR) 1999 and other associated legislation.
The Act and the Regulations set out an employer’s general duties of care towards employees, learners and others such as contractors and members of the public. It is also expected that both employers and employees should have care for their own health and safety and for the health and safety of colleagues and visitors.
Click here to view the Health and Safety Guidelines.
Click here for information on skull caps and body protectors.
MATERNITY AND PATERNITY LEAVE
Please click on the relevant link below to download the information regarding Maternity and Paternity rights:
Click here to view information on maternity rights.
Click here to view information on paternity rights.
NASS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
The National Association of Stable Staff (formerly the SLA) is required by current Trade Union legislation to have all members complete a membership form, in order for you to have your full voting rights, the right to participate in all future NASS elections and to play a full part in the affairs of the Union.
Click here to view the membership application form.
PENSION RIGHTS UNDER RULE 55
Under Rule 55 of the Rules of Racing trainers have to contribute to a pension scheme for eligible employees.
POOL MONEY
The payment of pool money is governed by Rule 195 of the Orders and Rules of Racing. Non compliance is a breach which could result in disciplinary action by the Jockey Club.
Click here to view the Pool Money Best Practice Guidelines agreed between NASS and NTF.
RETIRED RACING PASS
To apply for a Retired Racing Pass, please use our feedback form on the contact page. Be sure to let us have your address, employment history, Stable Pass number, date of retirement and brief injury details. Alternatively call us on 01283 211522.
THE RACING INDUSTRY ACCIDENT BENEFIT SCHEME (RIABS)
The Racing Industry Accident Benefit Scheme (RIABS) is funded by licensed and permitted trainers and by contributions from stable staff. The scheme provides for benefits to eligible persons following accidental injury, disablement or death arising out of, whilst carrying out duties for a licensed trainer,including bona fide journeys between normal place of residence and place of work. The scheme does not cover race riding accidents or accidents, which occur while on, or traveling to and from a racecourse when engaged to ride.
Click here to view RIAB main terms and conditions and to download the application form.
WAGES AND CONDITIONS
The Agreement provides for a Racing Industry Minimum Rates of Pay Structure and certain standard conditions of employment for stable staff employed by trainers in the racing industry. It covers the period from 1st October 2007 to 30th September 2008.
Click here to view the Wages and Conditions 2007/2008 Memorandum of Agreement.
Click here to view the Wages and Conditions 2008/2009 Memorandum of Agreement.
