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Did you know employees can request breastfeeding breaks if they've returned to work following parental leave?
A Health and Social Security Scrutiny Sub-Panel is reviewing this and other changes made to the Employment Law in 2018.
Share your views on the impact it's had on you.
📧 scrutiny@gov.je
A Health and Social Security Scrutiny Sub-Panel is reviewing this and other changes made to the Employment Law in 2018.
Share your views on the impact it's had on you.
📧 scrutiny@gov.je
May 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Did you know employees can request breastfeeding breaks if they've returned to work following parental leave?
A Health and Social Security Scrutiny Sub-Panel is reviewing this and other changes made to the Employment Law in 2018.
Share your views on the impact it's had on you.
📧 scrutiny@gov.je
A Health and Social Security Scrutiny Sub-Panel is reviewing this and other changes made to the Employment Law in 2018.
Share your views on the impact it's had on you.
📧 scrutiny@gov.je
Have you become a parent, or supported an employee who has, since 2018?
The Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel is reviewing changes to the Employment Law such as increases to the length of paid parental leave.
What impact has it had on you, your family or your business?
✉️ scrutiny@gov.je
The Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel is reviewing changes to the Employment Law such as increases to the length of paid parental leave.
What impact has it had on you, your family or your business?
✉️ scrutiny@gov.je
April 22, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Have you become a parent, or supported an employee who has, since 2018?
The Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel is reviewing changes to the Employment Law such as increases to the length of paid parental leave.
What impact has it had on you, your family or your business?
✉️ scrutiny@gov.je
The Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel is reviewing changes to the Employment Law such as increases to the length of paid parental leave.
What impact has it had on you, your family or your business?
✉️ scrutiny@gov.je
Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache is proposing to amend the Minister for Social Security's Proposition so the that States Assembly sets the maximum level of compensation awarded in employment-related discrimination claims.
▶️ Find out why ahead of next week's States Meeting.
More: bit.ly/44sGHqX
▶️ Find out why ahead of next week's States Meeting.
More: bit.ly/44sGHqX
April 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache is proposing to amend the Minister for Social Security's Proposition so the that States Assembly sets the maximum level of compensation awarded in employment-related discrimination claims.
▶️ Find out why ahead of next week's States Meeting.
More: bit.ly/44sGHqX
▶️ Find out why ahead of next week's States Meeting.
More: bit.ly/44sGHqX
Scrutiny is calling for the views of housing tenants as part of a Review into the proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancy Law.
The Panel has created a short survey and you can share your views: statesassembly.je/RTLsurvey
Chair of the EHI Scrutiny Panel, Deputy Hilary Jeune explains more.
The Panel has created a short survey and you can share your views: statesassembly.je/RTLsurvey
Chair of the EHI Scrutiny Panel, Deputy Hilary Jeune explains more.
April 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Scrutiny is calling for the views of housing tenants as part of a Review into the proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancy Law.
The Panel has created a short survey and you can share your views: statesassembly.je/RTLsurvey
Chair of the EHI Scrutiny Panel, Deputy Hilary Jeune explains more.
The Panel has created a short survey and you can share your views: statesassembly.je/RTLsurvey
Chair of the EHI Scrutiny Panel, Deputy Hilary Jeune explains more.
Deputy Hilary Jeune has put forward a proposal to develop and introduce an evidence-based energy strategy for Jersey.
▶️ Watch as the Deputy explains more about the plan which is due to be debated at the next States Meeting, starting on Tuesday 22 April.
Read more: bit.ly/3Xt1zdf
▶️ Watch as the Deputy explains more about the plan which is due to be debated at the next States Meeting, starting on Tuesday 22 April.
Read more: bit.ly/3Xt1zdf
April 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Deputy Hilary Jeune has put forward a proposal to develop and introduce an evidence-based energy strategy for Jersey.
▶️ Watch as the Deputy explains more about the plan which is due to be debated at the next States Meeting, starting on Tuesday 22 April.
Read more: bit.ly/3Xt1zdf
▶️ Watch as the Deputy explains more about the plan which is due to be debated at the next States Meeting, starting on Tuesday 22 April.
Read more: bit.ly/3Xt1zdf
You're invited to attend the Health and Social Services Scrutiny Panel's Public Hearing focusing on women’s health.
It's being held at St Paul's Centre on Wednesday 30 April between 12pm and 2pm.
✉️ scrutiny@gov.je with any questions you want the Panel to include.
Read more: bit.ly/4jjDzlp
It's being held at St Paul's Centre on Wednesday 30 April between 12pm and 2pm.
✉️ scrutiny@gov.je with any questions you want the Panel to include.
Read more: bit.ly/4jjDzlp
April 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
You're invited to attend the Health and Social Services Scrutiny Panel's Public Hearing focusing on women’s health.
It's being held at St Paul's Centre on Wednesday 30 April between 12pm and 2pm.
✉️ scrutiny@gov.je with any questions you want the Panel to include.
Read more: bit.ly/4jjDzlp
It's being held at St Paul's Centre on Wednesday 30 April between 12pm and 2pm.
✉️ scrutiny@gov.je with any questions you want the Panel to include.
Read more: bit.ly/4jjDzlp
Looking for a role where you can make a difference in a fast-paced, supportive environment?
We’re hiring an Office Manager to join the States Greffe.
From managing operations to ensuring smooth services for States Members, your impact will be felt across the island.
🔗 Find out more bit.ly/4i4af1E
We’re hiring an Office Manager to join the States Greffe.
From managing operations to ensuring smooth services for States Members, your impact will be felt across the island.
🔗 Find out more bit.ly/4i4af1E
April 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Looking for a role where you can make a difference in a fast-paced, supportive environment?
We’re hiring an Office Manager to join the States Greffe.
From managing operations to ensuring smooth services for States Members, your impact will be felt across the island.
🔗 Find out more bit.ly/4i4af1E
We’re hiring an Office Manager to join the States Greffe.
From managing operations to ensuring smooth services for States Members, your impact will be felt across the island.
🔗 Find out more bit.ly/4i4af1E
Do you have any questions you'd like put to the Minister for Treasury and Resources?
Tax and revenue? Fees and duties? Impact of global events on our economy?
Friday, 10am-12pm Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel will hold a Public Hearing with the Minister.
Send your Qs to scrutiny@gov.je
Tax and revenue? Fees and duties? Impact of global events on our economy?
Friday, 10am-12pm Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel will hold a Public Hearing with the Minister.
Send your Qs to scrutiny@gov.je
April 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Do you have any questions you'd like put to the Minister for Treasury and Resources?
Tax and revenue? Fees and duties? Impact of global events on our economy?
Friday, 10am-12pm Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel will hold a Public Hearing with the Minister.
Send your Qs to scrutiny@gov.je
Tax and revenue? Fees and duties? Impact of global events on our economy?
Friday, 10am-12pm Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel will hold a Public Hearing with the Minister.
Send your Qs to scrutiny@gov.je
The Public Petition, 'Support ADHD Jersey to continue and expand the non-prescription service provided' has gained over 1,000 signatures and received a Ministerial response.
You can read the response: bit.ly/4hnk76B
Give your feedback on the petitions process in our short survey: bit.ly/4bUgMKu
You can read the response: bit.ly/4hnk76B
Give your feedback on the petitions process in our short survey: bit.ly/4bUgMKu
April 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The Public Petition, 'Support ADHD Jersey to continue and expand the non-prescription service provided' has gained over 1,000 signatures and received a Ministerial response.
You can read the response: bit.ly/4hnk76B
Give your feedback on the petitions process in our short survey: bit.ly/4bUgMKu
You can read the response: bit.ly/4hnk76B
Give your feedback on the petitions process in our short survey: bit.ly/4bUgMKu
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of Jersey's Liberation by finding out more about the Island's political past.
Join us for a free tour of the States Chamber during Jersey Week to see first-hand where the Island's elected parliament meets. 🏛️
📅 Wednesday 7 May
🕐 1pm - 2pm
🎟️ Book now: bit.ly/4hYHFOZ
Join us for a free tour of the States Chamber during Jersey Week to see first-hand where the Island's elected parliament meets. 🏛️
📅 Wednesday 7 May
🕐 1pm - 2pm
🎟️ Book now: bit.ly/4hYHFOZ
April 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of Jersey's Liberation by finding out more about the Island's political past.
Join us for a free tour of the States Chamber during Jersey Week to see first-hand where the Island's elected parliament meets. 🏛️
📅 Wednesday 7 May
🕐 1pm - 2pm
🎟️ Book now: bit.ly/4hYHFOZ
Join us for a free tour of the States Chamber during Jersey Week to see first-hand where the Island's elected parliament meets. 🏛️
📅 Wednesday 7 May
🕐 1pm - 2pm
🎟️ Book now: bit.ly/4hYHFOZ
The Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel is holding a Public Hearing which will focus on women’s health.
🎥 Chair Deputy Louise Doublet explains why the Panel has chosen to focus on this area and how you can get involved.
📧 scrutiny@gov.je with your questions.
Read more: bit.ly/4jjDzlp
🎥 Chair Deputy Louise Doublet explains why the Panel has chosen to focus on this area and how you can get involved.
📧 scrutiny@gov.je with your questions.
Read more: bit.ly/4jjDzlp
April 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel is holding a Public Hearing which will focus on women’s health.
🎥 Chair Deputy Louise Doublet explains why the Panel has chosen to focus on this area and how you can get involved.
📧 scrutiny@gov.je with your questions.
Read more: bit.ly/4jjDzlp
🎥 Chair Deputy Louise Doublet explains why the Panel has chosen to focus on this area and how you can get involved.
📧 scrutiny@gov.je with your questions.
Read more: bit.ly/4jjDzlp
Open the door to a new opportunity
Are you organised, proactive and self-motivated?
The States Greffe is looking for an Office Manager to manage operations and ensure smooth services for the public and States Members.
🔗 Find out more bit.ly/4i4af1E
Are you organised, proactive and self-motivated?
The States Greffe is looking for an Office Manager to manage operations and ensure smooth services for the public and States Members.
🔗 Find out more bit.ly/4i4af1E
April 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Open the door to a new opportunity
Are you organised, proactive and self-motivated?
The States Greffe is looking for an Office Manager to manage operations and ensure smooth services for the public and States Members.
🔗 Find out more bit.ly/4i4af1E
Are you organised, proactive and self-motivated?
The States Greffe is looking for an Office Manager to manage operations and ensure smooth services for the public and States Members.
🔗 Find out more bit.ly/4i4af1E
La Moye School's Year 5 students held debates in the States Chamber this week on two Propositions.
The morning group's was: 'Single use plastics should be banned.'
👍 Pour 9
👉 Abstain 1
👎 Contre 7
The afternoon group's was: 'Plastic packaging should be banned.'
👍 Pour 14
👉 Abstain 2
👎 Contre 3
The morning group's was: 'Single use plastics should be banned.'
👍 Pour 9
👉 Abstain 1
👎 Contre 7
The afternoon group's was: 'Plastic packaging should be banned.'
👍 Pour 14
👉 Abstain 2
👎 Contre 3
April 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
La Moye School's Year 5 students held debates in the States Chamber this week on two Propositions.
The morning group's was: 'Single use plastics should be banned.'
👍 Pour 9
👉 Abstain 1
👎 Contre 7
The afternoon group's was: 'Plastic packaging should be banned.'
👍 Pour 14
👉 Abstain 2
👎 Contre 3
The morning group's was: 'Single use plastics should be banned.'
👍 Pour 9
👉 Abstain 1
👎 Contre 7
The afternoon group's was: 'Plastic packaging should be banned.'
👍 Pour 14
👉 Abstain 2
👎 Contre 3
A group of law students from Compass Jersey came on a tour of the States Chamber. 🏛️
They discovered more about the Island's political history and the role of the States Assembly.
They also heard how the Legislative Drafting Office creates the laws.
📧 statesgreffe@gov.je to book a Corporate tour.
They discovered more about the Island's political history and the role of the States Assembly.
They also heard how the Legislative Drafting Office creates the laws.
📧 statesgreffe@gov.je to book a Corporate tour.
March 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A group of law students from Compass Jersey came on a tour of the States Chamber. 🏛️
They discovered more about the Island's political history and the role of the States Assembly.
They also heard how the Legislative Drafting Office creates the laws.
📧 statesgreffe@gov.je to book a Corporate tour.
They discovered more about the Island's political history and the role of the States Assembly.
They also heard how the Legislative Drafting Office creates the laws.
📧 statesgreffe@gov.je to book a Corporate tour.
There is a recognition that PFAS is an island-wide issue, the Minister for the Environment, Deputy Steve Luce has told the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel.
+ Animal welfare, agriculture & dog mess DNA
Watch the Hearing on:
Our website: bit.ly/4iJ5Dyr
YouTube: bit.ly/4ip0g7Q
+ Animal welfare, agriculture & dog mess DNA
Watch the Hearing on:
Our website: bit.ly/4iJ5Dyr
YouTube: bit.ly/4ip0g7Q
March 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
There is a recognition that PFAS is an island-wide issue, the Minister for the Environment, Deputy Steve Luce has told the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel.
+ Animal welfare, agriculture & dog mess DNA
Watch the Hearing on:
Our website: bit.ly/4iJ5Dyr
YouTube: bit.ly/4ip0g7Q
+ Animal welfare, agriculture & dog mess DNA
Watch the Hearing on:
Our website: bit.ly/4iJ5Dyr
YouTube: bit.ly/4ip0g7Q
Victoria College Prep Year 5 students visited the States Assembly Chamber today to debate: 'Mobile phones should be banned for all children under the age of 16'.
They voted to reject and accept it!
Morning:
6 Pour 👍
2 Abstentions 👉
10 Contre 👎
Afternoon:
11 Pour 👍
0 Abstentions 👉
9 Contre 👎
They voted to reject and accept it!
Morning:
6 Pour 👍
2 Abstentions 👉
10 Contre 👎
Afternoon:
11 Pour 👍
0 Abstentions 👉
9 Contre 👎
March 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Victoria College Prep Year 5 students visited the States Assembly Chamber today to debate: 'Mobile phones should be banned for all children under the age of 16'.
They voted to reject and accept it!
Morning:
6 Pour 👍
2 Abstentions 👉
10 Contre 👎
Afternoon:
11 Pour 👍
0 Abstentions 👉
9 Contre 👎
They voted to reject and accept it!
Morning:
6 Pour 👍
2 Abstentions 👉
10 Contre 👎
Afternoon:
11 Pour 👍
0 Abstentions 👉
9 Contre 👎
Did you know that the original language of Jersey's parliament was French?
It's still used at the start of each States Meeting during prayers and roll call.
Today is International Francophonie Day - download our podcast to discover more about the languages of Jersey politics: bit.ly/3CvCM14
It's still used at the start of each States Meeting during prayers and roll call.
Today is International Francophonie Day - download our podcast to discover more about the languages of Jersey politics: bit.ly/3CvCM14
March 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Did you know that the original language of Jersey's parliament was French?
It's still used at the start of each States Meeting during prayers and roll call.
Today is International Francophonie Day - download our podcast to discover more about the languages of Jersey politics: bit.ly/3CvCM14
It's still used at the start of each States Meeting during prayers and roll call.
Today is International Francophonie Day - download our podcast to discover more about the languages of Jersey politics: bit.ly/3CvCM14
Diga-nos o que pensa sobre o atual sistema de petições em Jersey.
O Comité de Privilégios e Procedimentos lançou um inquérito online em português e inglês, como parte de uma revisão do processo de petições.
Para saber mais e responder ao inquérito até segunda-feira, 31 de Março: bit.ly/4bUgMKu
O Comité de Privilégios e Procedimentos lançou um inquérito online em português e inglês, como parte de uma revisão do processo de petições.
Para saber mais e responder ao inquérito até segunda-feira, 31 de Março: bit.ly/4bUgMKu
March 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Diga-nos o que pensa sobre o atual sistema de petições em Jersey.
O Comité de Privilégios e Procedimentos lançou um inquérito online em português e inglês, como parte de uma revisão do processo de petições.
Para saber mais e responder ao inquérito até segunda-feira, 31 de Março: bit.ly/4bUgMKu
O Comité de Privilégios e Procedimentos lançou um inquérito online em português e inglês, como parte de uma revisão do processo de petições.
Para saber mais e responder ao inquérito até segunda-feira, 31 de Março: bit.ly/4bUgMKu
Next Tuesday, 18 March, the States Assembly will meet to debate:
• Plans to reintroduce the role of Senator.
• A proposal to adopt Liberation Day as Jersey’s National Day.
• A law change that would define small watercraft used for leisure activities as ships.
Read more: bit.ly/4i6MXsw
• Plans to reintroduce the role of Senator.
• A proposal to adopt Liberation Day as Jersey’s National Day.
• A law change that would define small watercraft used for leisure activities as ships.
Read more: bit.ly/4i6MXsw
March 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Next Tuesday, 18 March, the States Assembly will meet to debate:
• Plans to reintroduce the role of Senator.
• A proposal to adopt Liberation Day as Jersey’s National Day.
• A law change that would define small watercraft used for leisure activities as ships.
Read more: bit.ly/4i6MXsw
• Plans to reintroduce the role of Senator.
• A proposal to adopt Liberation Day as Jersey’s National Day.
• A law change that would define small watercraft used for leisure activities as ships.
Read more: bit.ly/4i6MXsw
Responding to a number of trials and suggested changes to road layouts, the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel have written to the Minister for Infrastructure.
The Panel asked what process officers follow to engage and consult with residents and public.
Read more: bit.ly/3XQluTI
The Panel asked what process officers follow to engage and consult with residents and public.
Read more: bit.ly/3XQluTI
March 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Responding to a number of trials and suggested changes to road layouts, the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel have written to the Minister for Infrastructure.
The Panel asked what process officers follow to engage and consult with residents and public.
Read more: bit.ly/3XQluTI
The Panel asked what process officers follow to engage and consult with residents and public.
Read more: bit.ly/3XQluTI
A new petition has been launched by a member of the public: 'Reopen the Creche at Les Quennevais Sports Centre'.
Read more and sign: bit.ly/43PAZ23
Petitions with 5,000+ signatures may be considered for debate by the States Assembly, which may lead to a change in the law.
Read more and sign: bit.ly/43PAZ23
Petitions with 5,000+ signatures may be considered for debate by the States Assembly, which may lead to a change in the law.
March 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A new petition has been launched by a member of the public: 'Reopen the Creche at Les Quennevais Sports Centre'.
Read more and sign: bit.ly/43PAZ23
Petitions with 5,000+ signatures may be considered for debate by the States Assembly, which may lead to a change in the law.
Read more and sign: bit.ly/43PAZ23
Petitions with 5,000+ signatures may be considered for debate by the States Assembly, which may lead to a change in the law.
The Minister for Children and Families, Connétable Richard Vibert brought some guests from @medwaycouncil.bsky.social Children's Services, on one of our States Assembly tours.
They learned how Jersey's Parliament works as well as hearing about the traditions and history of our unique system.
They learned how Jersey's Parliament works as well as hearing about the traditions and history of our unique system.
March 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The Minister for Children and Families, Connétable Richard Vibert brought some guests from @medwaycouncil.bsky.social Children's Services, on one of our States Assembly tours.
They learned how Jersey's Parliament works as well as hearing about the traditions and history of our unique system.
They learned how Jersey's Parliament works as well as hearing about the traditions and history of our unique system.
A new Review Panel will explore the relationship between the parishes and the Government of Jersey.
It will examine how the Government engages with regards to delivering services and implementing key strategies.
Watch Deputy Helen Miles, the Chair of the Panel, explain more.
Info: bit.ly/43LEIO5
It will examine how the Government engages with regards to delivering services and implementing key strategies.
Watch Deputy Helen Miles, the Chair of the Panel, explain more.
Info: bit.ly/43LEIO5
March 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
A new Review Panel will explore the relationship between the parishes and the Government of Jersey.
It will examine how the Government engages with regards to delivering services and implementing key strategies.
Watch Deputy Helen Miles, the Chair of the Panel, explain more.
Info: bit.ly/43LEIO5
It will examine how the Government engages with regards to delivering services and implementing key strategies.
Watch Deputy Helen Miles, the Chair of the Panel, explain more.
Info: bit.ly/43LEIO5
We welcomed @jerseychamber.bsky.social to the States Assembly this morning for a tour and a chance to learn more about our Legislature: its history and how Members work today.
You can book a free corporate tour of the States Chamber, email us at: statesgreffe@gov.je
You can book a free corporate tour of the States Chamber, email us at: statesgreffe@gov.je
March 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We welcomed @jerseychamber.bsky.social to the States Assembly this morning for a tour and a chance to learn more about our Legislature: its history and how Members work today.
You can book a free corporate tour of the States Chamber, email us at: statesgreffe@gov.je
You can book a free corporate tour of the States Chamber, email us at: statesgreffe@gov.je
At 10:30am, the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel will question the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development about the ferry service.
Watch live via our website: bit.ly/4hi9Is9 or on YouTube: bit.ly/4iBjmaj
Watch live via our website: bit.ly/4hi9Is9 or on YouTube: bit.ly/4iBjmaj
March 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
At 10:30am, the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel will question the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development about the ferry service.
Watch live via our website: bit.ly/4hi9Is9 or on YouTube: bit.ly/4iBjmaj
Watch live via our website: bit.ly/4hi9Is9 or on YouTube: bit.ly/4iBjmaj