Construction Workers Compensation Scheme - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 11:08, 6 January 2022

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	This brings to a close the 5 year case.		This brings to a close the 5 year case.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Blacklisting case.		* Blacklisting case.
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	* Scheme for construction contracts.		* Scheme for construction contracts.
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−	* Unite, [http://www.unitetheunion.org/how-we-help/list-of-sectors/construction/constructionblacklisting/ Building, Construction and Allied Trades – blacklisting].
−	* The Construction Workers Compensation Scheme.
−	* UCATT, [http://www.ucatt.org.uk/cynical-blacklisters-launch-counterfeit-compensation-scheme Cynical blacklisters launch counterfeit compensation scheme]. 4 July 2014.

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Designing Buildings at 08:34, 20 November 2020

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	* UCATT, [http://www.ucatt.org.uk/cynical-blacklisters-launch-counterfeit-compensation-scheme Cynical blacklisters launch counterfeit compensation scheme]. 4 July 2014.		* UCATT, [http://www.ucatt.org.uk/cynical-blacklisters-launch-counterfeit-compensation-scheme Cynical blacklisters launch counterfeit compensation scheme]. 4 July 2014.

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Designing Buildings at 16:16, 10 December 2019

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	This brings to a close the 5 year case.		This brings to a close the 5 year case.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Blacklisting case.		* Blacklisting case.
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	* Umbrella companies.		* Umbrella companies.

−	=== External references. ===	+	= External references. =

	* Unite, [http://www.unitetheunion.org/how-we-help/list-of-sectors/construction/constructionblacklisting/ Building, Construction and Allied Trades – blacklisting].		* Unite, [http://www.unitetheunion.org/how-we-help/list-of-sectors/construction/constructionblacklisting/ Building, Construction and Allied Trades – blacklisting].
−	* The ~~[http://www.tcwcs.co.uk/~~ Construction Workers Compensation Scheme].	+	* The Construction Workers Compensation Scheme.
	* UCATT, [http://www.ucatt.org.uk/cynical-blacklisters-launch-counterfeit-compensation-scheme Cynical blacklisters launch counterfeit compensation scheme]. 4 July 2014.		* UCATT, [http://www.ucatt.org.uk/cynical-blacklisters-launch-counterfeit-compensation-scheme Cynical blacklisters launch counterfeit compensation scheme]. 4 July 2014.

−	[[Category:Case_law]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]	+	[[Category:Case_law]] [[Category:DCN_Case_Law]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]

Designing Buildings at 11:38, 1 March 2017

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−	The ~~[http://www.tcwcs.co.uk/~~ Construction Workers Compensation Scheme] (TCWCS) was launched on 4 July 2014 to compensate construction workers that had been ‘blacklisted’ by contractors. It was open to applicants until 30 June 2016.	+	The Construction Workers Compensation Scheme (TCWCS) was launched on 4 July 2014 to compensate construction workers that had been ‘blacklisted’ by contractors. It was open to applicants until 30 June 2016.

	The scheme was funded by eight main contractors that used the services of The Consulting Association (TCA), which held records of more than 3,000 people (including records transferred from The Economic League). The records were intended to protect the industry from the labour issues that blighted the industry in the 1970's and 80's, but they actually resulted in workers being blacklisted without their knowledge, for unknown reasons, and with no system for review, appeal, correction or redress. This left some workers unable to find work for many years.		The scheme was funded by eight main contractors that used the services of The Consulting Association (TCA), which held records of more than 3,000 people (including records transferred from The Economic League). The records were intended to protect the industry from the labour issues that blighted the industry in the 1970's and 80's, but they actually resulted in workers being blacklisted without their knowledge, for unknown reasons, and with no system for review, appeal, correction or redress. This left some workers unable to find work for many years.

Designing Buildings at 10:37, 9 May 2016

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Blacklisting case.
	* Blacklisting case statement.		* Blacklisting case statement.
	* Construction supply chain payment charter.		* Construction supply chain payment charter.

86.185.174.16 at 09:24, 9 May 2016

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−	The [http://www.tcwcs.co.uk/ Construction Workers Compensation Scheme] (TCWCS) was launched on 4 July 2014 to compensate construction workers that had been ‘blacklisted’ by contractors. It is open to applicants until 30 June 2016.	+	The [http://www.tcwcs.co.uk/ Construction Workers Compensation Scheme] (TCWCS) was launched on 4 July 2014 to compensate construction workers that had been ‘blacklisted’ by contractors. It was open to applicants until 30 June 2016.

−	The scheme is funded by eight main contractors that used the services of The Consulting Association (TCA), which held records of more than 3,000 people (including records transferred from The Economic League). The records were intended to protect the industry from the labour issues that blighted the industry in the 1970's and 80's, but they actually resulted in workers being blacklisted without their knowledge, for unknown reasons, and with no system for review, appeal, correction or redress. This left some workers unable to find work for many years.	+	The scheme was funded by eight main contractors that used the services of The Consulting Association (TCA), which held records of more than 3,000 people (including records transferred from The Economic League). The records were intended to protect the industry from the labour issues that blighted the industry in the 1970's and 80's, but they actually resulted in workers being blacklisted without their knowledge, for unknown reasons, and with no system for review, appeal, correction or redress. This left some workers unable to find work for many years.

	The records were seized by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in 2009 and TCA was closed down.		The records were seized by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in 2009 and TCA was closed down.

−	The compensation scheme was established by; Balfour Beatty, Carillion, Costain, Kier, Laing O’Rourke, Sir Robert McAlpine, Skanska UK and VINCI PLC to provide an alternative to High Court action for affected workers. It ~~applies~~ to workers involved in the UK construction industry between 1993 and 2009 who were refused work on UK construction sites in those years.	+	The compensation scheme was established by; Balfour Beatty, Carillion, Costain, Kier, Laing O’Rourke, Sir Robert McAlpine, Skanska UK and VINCI PLC to provide an alternative to High Court action for affected workers. It applied to workers involved in the UK construction industry between 1993 and 2009 who were refused work on UK construction sites in those years.

−	There is a fast-track process and a full-review process depending on the level of investigation necessary for individual cases. Compensation under the fast-track process ~~ranges~~ from £4,000 to £20,000, while under the full-review process, compensation of up to £100,000 ~~can~~ be awarded. The full-review process is independently adjudicated by retired High Court judge Sir Colin MacKay. Applicants ~~are~~ entitled to have legal advice paid for by the scheme. This might help them decide which process is the most appropriate for their case.	+	There was a fast-track process and a full-review process depending on the level of investigation necessary for individual cases. Compensation under the fast-track process ranged from £4,000 to £20,000, while under the full-review process, compensation of up to £100,000 could be awarded. The full-review process was independently adjudicated by retired High Court judge Sir Colin MacKay. Applicants were entitled to have legal advice paid for by the scheme. This might help them decide which process is the most appropriate for their case.

−	The contractors that have set up the scheme ~~have~~ apologised for their involvement with TCA. However, union leaders ~~have~~ not agreed to the scheme, claiming it is a cynical PR stunt intended to derail High Court proceedings and that the proposed compensation is inadequate.	+	The contractors that have set up the scheme apologised for their involvement with TCA. However, union leaders did not agreed to the scheme, claiming it was a cynical PR stunt intended to derail High Court proceedings and that the proposed compensation was inadequate.
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−	~~A voluntary code of conduct is being developed to ensure that the vetting of workers is more transparent in the future~~.	+

	In October 2015, the 8 contractors involved in this case made a statement accepting responsibility for defamation. See Blacklisting case statement for more information.		In October 2015, the 8 contractors involved in this case made a statement accepting responsibility for defamation. See Blacklisting case statement for more information.
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	At a hearing in January 2016, it was ruled that 30 contractors must disclose emails and correspondence linked to the case and pay costs for the hearing. Howard Beckett, director of legal services at Unite, said: “Despite admitting their guilt, it is shameful the lengths that some of the construction firms involved in blacklisting have gone to cover up their involvement. It is only now after sustained legal action with the support of Unite that the lid is being lifted on a scandal which has ruined countless lives and led to hardship for many more.”		At a hearing in January 2016, it was ruled that 30 contractors must disclose emails and correspondence linked to the case and pay costs for the hearing. Howard Beckett, director of legal services at Unite, said: “Despite admitting their guilt, it is shameful the lengths that some of the construction firms involved in blacklisting have gone to cover up their involvement. It is only now after sustained legal action with the support of Unite that the lid is being lifted on a scandal which has ruined countless lives and led to hardship for many more.”

−	In May 2016, the contractors reached an out of court settlement with three of the four organisations representing claimants. Claimants represented by the Unite union were not part of the settlement. ~~The settlement was not disclosed~~, ~~but~~ was ~~reported to be worth £250~~ million.	+	At the beginning of May 2016, the contractors reached an out of court settlement with three of the four organisations representing claimants. Claimants represented by the Unite union were not part of the settlement.
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		+	On 9 May 2016, it was announced that a final settlement of £4 million had been agreed with Unite. It is thought that this means total payments in excess of £10 million will be made to 256 workers. This is in addition to undisclosed sums paid out through the compensation scheme.
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		+	This brings to a close the 5 year case.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

81.159.81.244 at 10:23, 3 May 2016

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	At a hearing in January 2016, it was ruled that 30 contractors must disclose emails and correspondence linked to the case and pay costs for the hearing. Howard Beckett, director of legal services at Unite, said: “Despite admitting their guilt, it is shameful the lengths that some of the construction firms involved in blacklisting have gone to cover up their involvement. It is only now after sustained legal action with the support of Unite that the lid is being lifted on a scandal which has ruined countless lives and led to hardship for many more.”		At a hearing in January 2016, it was ruled that 30 contractors must disclose emails and correspondence linked to the case and pay costs for the hearing. Howard Beckett, director of legal services at Unite, said: “Despite admitting their guilt, it is shameful the lengths that some of the construction firms involved in blacklisting have gone to cover up their involvement. It is only now after sustained legal action with the support of Unite that the lid is being lifted on a scandal which has ruined countless lives and led to hardship for many more.”
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		+	In May 2016, the contractors reached an out of court settlement with three of the four organisations representing claimants. Claimants represented by the Unite union were not part of the settlement. The settlement was not disclosed, but was reported to be worth £250 million.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

Editor at 13:13, 22 March 2016

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	* Construction supply chain payment charter.		* Construction supply chain payment charter.
	* Fair payment practices.		* Fair payment practices.
		+	* Gangmaster.
	* Intermediaries legislation.		* Intermediaries legislation.
	* Payroll companies		* Payroll companies

Designing Buildings at 09:04, 25 January 2016

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	In January 2016, as the date for the High Court case approached it was revealed that offers of compensation had increased significantly, with some workers being offered as much as £160,000. Ref [http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2016/01/18/contractors-boost-payouts-to-blacklist-victims-2/ Construction Enquirer 18 January 2016].		In January 2016, as the date for the High Court case approached it was revealed that offers of compensation had increased significantly, with some workers being offered as much as £160,000. Ref [http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2016/01/18/contractors-boost-payouts-to-blacklist-victims-2/ Construction Enquirer 18 January 2016].
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		+	At a hearing in January 2016, it was ruled that 30 contractors must disclose emails and correspondence linked to the case and pay costs for the hearing. Howard Beckett, director of legal services at Unite, said: “Despite admitting their guilt, it is shameful the lengths that some of the construction firms involved in blacklisting have gone to cover up their involvement. It is only now after sustained legal action with the support of Unite that the lid is being lifted on a scandal which has ruined countless lives and led to hardship for many more.”

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

Designing Buildings at 08:39, 18 January 2016

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	The [http://www.tcwcs.co.uk/ Construction Workers Compensation Scheme] (TCWCS) was launched on 4 July 2014 to compensate construction workers that had been ‘blacklisted’ by contractors. It is open to applicants until 30 June 2016.		The [http://www.tcwcs.co.uk/ Construction Workers Compensation Scheme] (TCWCS) was launched on 4 July 2014 to compensate construction workers that had been ‘blacklisted’ by contractors. It is open to applicants until 30 June 2016.

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	The records were seized by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in 2009 and TCA was closed down.		The records were seized by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in 2009 and TCA was closed down.

−	The compensation scheme was established by; Balfour Beatty, Carillion, Costain, Kier, Laing O’Rourke, Sir Robert McAlpine, Skanska UK and VINCI PLC to provide an alternative to High Court action for affected workers. It applies to workers involved in the UK construction industry between 1993 and 2009 who were refused work on UK construction sites in those years.~~<br/>~~	+	The compensation scheme was established by; Balfour Beatty, Carillion, Costain, Kier, Laing O’Rourke, Sir Robert McAlpine, Skanska UK and VINCI PLC to provide an alternative to High Court action for affected workers. It applies to workers involved in the UK construction industry between 1993 and 2009 who were refused work on UK construction sites in those years.

	There is a fast-track process and a full-review process depending on the level of investigation necessary for individual cases. Compensation under the fast-track process ranges from £4,000 to £20,000, while under the full-review process, compensation of up to £100,000 can be awarded. The full-review process is independently adjudicated by retired High Court judge Sir Colin MacKay. Applicants are entitled to have legal advice paid for by the scheme. This might help them decide which process is the most appropriate for their case.		There is a fast-track process and a full-review process depending on the level of investigation necessary for individual cases. Compensation under the fast-track process ranges from £4,000 to £20,000, while under the full-review process, compensation of up to £100,000 can be awarded. The full-review process is independently adjudicated by retired High Court judge Sir Colin MacKay. Applicants are entitled to have legal advice paid for by the scheme. This might help them decide which process is the most appropriate for their case.
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	In October 2015, the 8 contractors involved in this case made a statement accepting responsibility for defamation. See Blacklisting case statement for more information.		In October 2015, the 8 contractors involved in this case made a statement accepting responsibility for defamation. See Blacklisting case statement for more information.
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		+	In January 2016, as the date for the High Court case approached it was revealed that offers of compensation had increased significantly, with some workers being offered as much as £160,000. Ref [http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2016/01/18/contractors-boost-payouts-to-blacklist-victims-2/ Construction Enquirer 18 January 2016].

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Blacklisting case statement.	+
−	*Construction supply chain payment charter.	+	* Blacklisting case statement.
−	*Fair payment practices.	+	* Construction supply chain payment charter.
−	*Intermediaries legislation.	+	* Fair payment practices.
−	*Payroll companies	+	* Intermediaries legislation.
−	*Scheme for construction contracts.	+	* Payroll companies
−	*Umbrella companies.	+	* Scheme for construction contracts.
		+	* Umbrella companies.

	=== External references. ===		=== External references. ===
−	*Unite, [http://www.unitetheunion.org/how-we-help/list-of-sectors/construction/constructionblacklisting/ Building, Construction and Allied Trades – blacklisting].
−	*The [http://www.tcwcs.co.uk/ Construction Workers Compensation Scheme].
−	*UCATT, [http://www.ucatt.org.uk/cynical-blacklisters-launch-counterfeit-compensation-scheme Cynical blacklisters launch counterfeit compensation scheme]. 4 July 2014.

−	[[Category:Case_law]]	+	* Unite, [http://www.unitetheunion.org/how-we-help/list-of-sectors/construction/constructionblacklisting/ Building, Construction and Allied Trades – blacklisting].
−	[[Category:Policy]]	+	* The [http://www.tcwcs.co.uk/ Construction Workers Compensation Scheme].
−	[[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]	+	* UCATT, [http://www.ucatt.org.uk/cynical-blacklisters-launch-counterfeit-compensation-scheme Cynical blacklisters launch counterfeit compensation scheme]. 4 July 2014.
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		+	[[Category:Case_law]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]