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10 Aug 2015: Step 4 - Concluding the Change Period and Next Steps Confirmation of appointments and redundancy 2.4.1 On conclusion of the change period the lead manager will confirm any appointments (including pay protection arrangements and other contractual

19 Jan 2015: Model flexi-time scheme The flexi-time scheme provided here is a model scheme for Institutions to adopt if they are implementing a flexi-time system in their Institution. If a Head of Institution wishes to revise the model scheme for implementation

3 Jul 2015: During Shared Parental Leave the contract of employment continues in force. All terms and conditions of the contract continue with the exception of stipend or salary. Continuity of service is maintained, and any standard incremental progression

18 Aug 2015: Organisational Change Guidance The Organisational Change Guidance that supports staff and institutions can be found using the link below: Organisational Change Guidance

19 Jan 2015: Conditions The Head of Institution may, in accordance with the operational needs of the department, discuss cover arrangements with members of staff and place restrictions on the use of flexi-time to maintain adequate coverage during the normal

10 Aug 2015: Step 3 - Implementation Preparation 2.3.1 Fair selection involves fairly applying selection criteria to a pool of employees. Therefore the first step is usually to identify the group of employees from which those who will be made redundant will be

10 Aug 2015: 2. Eligibility 2.1 This policy applies to all employees of the University. However, the policy should be read in conjunction with the relevant Statutes and Ordinances for University Officers (Statute C, Schedule). 2.2 This policy will only apply to

13 Jan 2015: Sabbatical leave Provision for University Teaching Officers working less than full-time University Teaching Officers or those holding comparable appointments (those listed in Schedule C(i) to the Statutes or Study leave for holders of certain

3 Jul 2015: In certain situations an employee’s rights and requirements regarding Shared Parental Leave and ShPP may change. In these circumstances the University will abide by any statutory obligations.

10 Aug 2015: Step 2 - Consultation and Communication The importance of consultation 2.2.1 It is important to conduct meaningful consultation to give employees and where appropriate their trade unions or other employee representatives the opportunity to input

3 Jul 2015: The mother or adopter may be able to change their decision to end their maternity or adoption leave early in order to take Shared Parental Leave. The mother or adopter may be able to revoke a leave curtailment notice by serving a revocation notice.

22 Dec 2015: Search site. Human Resources. Frequently asked questions for participants. Q. Do I have to take part in mediation? No. Mediation is entirely voluntary and needs the agreement of both parties. If you agree to take part you are also free to leave or

3 Jul 2015: The University may request, within 14 days beginning on the date on which the employee gives notice of an intention to take Shared Parental Leave: the name and business address of the partner’s employer ( or where the employee’s partner has no

3 Jul 2015: Once an employee has notified their Institution of their entitlement to SPL and, if applicable, ShPP using a CHRIS75a, they must apply to take any leave using a CHRIS75b. Applications to take leave can be given at the same time as the notice of

3 Jul 2015: University employees eligible to take Shared Parental Leave are entitled to 18 weeks Shared Parental Leave at full pay, minus any weeks enhanced maternity/adoption or paternity pay they have already received. EShPP is inclusive of any Statutory

3 Jul 2015: An employee considering/taking Shared Parental Leave is encouraged to contact their Institution to arrange an informal discussion as early as possible regarding their potential entitlement, to talk about their plans and to enable the Institution to

3 Jul 2015: An employee intending to take Shared Parental Leave must give their Institution notification of their intention to take to Shared Parental Leave using a CHRIS 75a, at least eight weeks before they intend their period of Shared Parental Leave to start

3 Jul 2015: Eligible employees may be entitled to take up to 39 weeks ShPP while taking Shared Parental Leave (less any weeks of SMP, MA or SAP claimed by the employee or their partner). ShPP may be payable during some or all of Shared Parental Leave, depending

3 Jul 2015: If an employee is on Shared Parental Leave when their contract is due to cease, the Procedures for Ending Fixed Term Contracts must be followed. In these circumstances the relevant HR Business Manager/Adviser can be contacted in advance of the

3 Jul 2015: If the employee is the child's mother and wants to opt into the Shared Parental Leave scheme, or if the employee is taking adoption leave, and wants to opt into Shared Parental Leave: they must give the University at least eight weeks' written