Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, independent trade unions may make requests for access to our workplaces and workers, physically and/or digitally. To ensure every request is dealt with consistently and promptly, we ask that all access requests are sent in writing to our central Employee Relations team, rather than to individual practices, sites or managers. Any request received elsewhere in the business will be forwarded to the Employee Relations team.
Email: ERteam@cvsvets.com | For the attention of: Employee Relations Team
We encourage unions to use the standard access request form set out in the statutory Code of Practice. To help us respond efficiently, it would also be helpful if requests include:
- the name of the trade union and confirmation that it holds a certificate of independence.
- the name and contact details of the union official making the request.
- the workplace(s) and group(s) of workers to which the request relates.
- the purpose of the requested access.
- the proposed form of access (physical and/or digital), with preferred dates and time.
We will respond to all requests in accordance with the applicable legislation and the statutory Code of Practice on the right of trade unions to access workplaces.