Links and Downloads
Below are listed a variety of links to other web sites which may be of interest. When you click on any of the links, the site will open in a new window to allow you to use the resources simultaneously.
The information available on this website is designed to provide general information only. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, it does not constitute legal advice.
JACS cannot be held responsible for the contents of any pages referenced by an external link.
ACAS - www.acas.org.uk
This is the official website for the Advisory, Conciliation and Abritration Service, based on the UK mainland. Although much of the information here does not apply directly to Jersey, it is a very useful and informative site, giving "best practice" information.
DTI -www.dti.gov.uk
This site belongs to the Department of Trade and Industry. If you are looking for information on any industry, you should be able to find it here. It also provides links to many other UK government sites.
Working Rights - www.workingrights.co.uk
This site provides some useful information for employees and employers. Please remember that the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003 has different provisions to the English law and any references to timescales or length of service may be different in Jersey. The website refers to Acas in some instances - in Jersey you should refer to JACS.
States of Jersey - www.gov.je
This is the official website for The States of Jersey. It provides information and contains links to all Jersey Government websites. It also provides information on a variety of local issues.
Social Security Department -
www.ess.gov.je
This site takes you directly to Social Security, where you can then click on the "employment services" tab, followed by "industrial relations", in order to view in full various Employment Law consultation papers and recommendations.
Jersey Legal Information Board - www.jerseylegalinfo.je
The website of the Jersey Legal Information Board and official source of legal information in Jersey. The website includes Legislation and Unreported Judgments from 1997 and Practice Directions of the Royal Court. You will also find the consolidated Royal Court Rules and the Jersey Law Review.
Jersey Citizens Advice Bureau - www.cab.org.je
The Jersey Citizens Advice Bureau offers free, impartial, confidential advice on many subjects including: housing; social security benefits; employment; debt; tax; legal problems; immigration and nationality; family and personal; consumer rights...
A to Z of Work - A Handbook of Good Practice
This handbook is based on the ACAS publication of the same name, adapted to reflect Jersey’s employment legislation. It provides a brief introduction to important employee relations topics and gives basic information on a number of subjects and, where appropriate, gives references to further sources of guidance.
The subjects are arranged in alphabetical order and the information is presented as far as possible in self-contained sections that can readily be consulted as the need arises.
The A to Z of Work is designed to give impartial advice on employment matters to employers and employees. It is based on the belief that the overall ethos in the workplace should be one of trust, co-operation and mutual respect.
Copies are available from our offices or from Employment and Social Security Department, Citizens Advice Bureau and Parish Halls. The text of the
A to Z can be accessed quickly by following the link.
Alternatively, click on the download link below to access the whole handbook electronically. Please note that it is a large pdf file (13.28 MB) and may take some minutes to download.