Band 1 to band 2 comparison guidance: Understanding the differences between band 1 and band 2
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Following the 2018 pay deal, band 1 closed to new entrants from 1 December 2018.
As part of the implementation of the contract refresh within your organisation, plans should be in place to manage the process for moving existing band 1 staff on to band 2 and managing staff who wish to remain on band 1.
Download our comparison guidance to help you understand the differences between band 1 and band 2 to help you transition your staff.
Find out more about how pay protection will work when moving to band 2 on our infographic.