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6 Feb 2015: Following new proposals put forward by Universities UK as part of the negotiations on reform of benefits in the USS, UCU consulted their members on the revised proposals and suspended the assessment and marking boycott between 16 and 30 January 2015

19 May 2015: The University of Cambridge aims to provide adoption benefits which comply with both the letter and the spirit of the law on adoption rights and are in excess of these statutory requirements. This policy aims to inform employees of their contractual

22 Sep 2015: Dear Colleague Introduction of the University’s Shared Parental Leave Policy I write to advise you of the introduction of the University’s Shared Parental Leave Policy. The Policy provides clear guidance for employees who become parents and wish

5 Oct 2015: Context This policy aims to: protect all staff and those visiting and working in University buildings from the harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke; ensure that all parties have a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities;

25 Feb 2015: From 26 February 2015, a number of HR forms and web pages will updated to reflect the fact that Release 4 of the Web Recruitment System (available from 26 February 2015) introduces a new six-step offers and appointment process. A separate

24 Aug 2015: Please note that with effect from 23 February 2024, the University approved a new Procedure for the Investigation of an Allegation of Research Misconduct, which applies where there is an allegation of Research Misconduct (as defined in section 3 of

3 Jun 2015: They will give equal value to the views of each party and remain impartial at all times They will not impose solutions; their role will be limited to supporting the parties in reaching agreement They will not disclose to the other party anything

3 Jul 2015: Context and basic principles The University of Cambridge aims to provide shared parental leave benefits which comply with both the letter and the spirit of the law and meet all the statutory requirements. Shared Parental Leave enables eligible

24 Apr 2015: The University of Cambridge welcomes visitors from across the world to undertake a variety of academic activities, including conducting research, giving lectures and acting as examiners. To determine the appropriate visa for the required visit,

10 Aug 2015: Please use the left hand menu to access the Organisational Change Guidance. Printable Version A printable version of the Organisational Change Guidance is provided below: Organisational Change Guidance (Printable version) Organisational Change

22 Sep 2015: Dear Colleagues The Senior Academic Promotions 1 October 2016 exercise has been launched. Please see the attached letter to the Chairs and Secretaries of Faculty Promotions Committees and Sub-Committees. Hard copies of the SAP booklets will be sent

16 Jan 2015: Increase in the costs of security checks;. HR’s free-of-charge Linked In advertising service;.

27 Aug 2015: There are legal restrictions on the hours someone can work, these are in place for the health and safety of workers to ensure they receive adequate breaks and to meet the University’s duty of care. Regulations for adult workers Adult workers must

19 May 2015: that satisfactory arrangements can be made to cover for the absence at no extra cost to the University) will receive up to 2 weeks leave at full pay.

12 Jun 2015: 1) Immigration and Right to Work Update - for information and future reference - this covers: - An update on the roll out of Biometric Residence Permits for overseas applicants; - Confirmation that an issue with the payment of NHS surcharges has

13 Jan 2015: The University has been advised that the University and College Union (UCU) intends to call on its members to participate in action short of a strike in the form of an assessment and marking boycott with effect from 16 January 2015. This action is

14 Oct 2015: Staff Review & Development (SRD) – Phase 1 Launch I am pleased to advise you that Phase 1 of the online Staff Review & Development (SRD) System, which introduces effective online administrative support for SRD activity in institutions, is now av

7 Apr 2015: Summary of the documents linked to below Immigration and Right to Work Update - for future reference - this covers: The availability of a new immigration training course; An update on the Tier 2 and Tier 5 audit recently conducted by UK Visas and

24 Mar 2015: Whilst much of the information and expertise of the Careers Service is focused on current and recent Cambridge graduates and junior researchers for their first move into graduate-level entry opportunities, there are number of resources available

19 May 2015: Notification An employee must give notice of his/her intention to take adoption leave within 7 days of being notified by their adoption agency that they have been matched with a child for adoption, unless this is not reasonably practicable. This

19 May 2015: Notification An employee should give notice of her intention to take maternity leave, and the intended start date, by the 15th week before her expected week of childbirth (using form CHRIS/60), unless this is not reasonably practicable, in which

25 Feb 2015: Additional Service Points in grades 1, 5 and 6 In October 2012 the University and Assistants Joint Board (UAJB) agreed to appoint a Special Joint Negotiating Committee (SJNC) to review how the loyalty and skills of Assistant staff are rewarded.

3 Jun 2015: Mediation Process Flowchart Agreement to Mediation Record of Mediation Mediation Evaluation Form Mediation Request Form

3 Jul 2015: Statement of Policy This policy sets out the statutory and contractual rights and responsibilities of employees who wish to take statutory Shared Parental Leave. However this policy does not form part of any employee’s contract of employment and

10 Aug 2015: Please use the left hand menu to access the Organisational Change Policy. Guidance Links to further guidance on the application of the Organisational Change Policy are provided below: Organisational Change Guidance Definitions Frequently Asked

3 Jul 2015: What is Shared Parental Leave? Shared Parental Leave (SPL) is available for all eligible employees who become parents of babies due, or children placed for adoption, on or after 5 April 2015. It allows both parents the flexibility to decide how to

19 May 2015: For contract research staff, the sponsor bears the cost of any substitute cover. ... duties at no extra cost to the University.

14 May 2015: The policy of the University of Cambridge is to provide benefits which comply with the letter and the spirit of the law on ordinary parental leave. This policy applies to all members of staff who have a year's service and aims to inform them of

19 May 2015: For contract research staff, the sponsor bears the cost of any substitute cover. ... his duties at no extra cost to the University.

16 Jan 2015: The University has been notified that the assessment and marking boycott expected to commence on 16 January 2015 has been suspended from 16 to 30 January 2015. This suspension has been called in response to new proposals put forward by Universities

22 Dec 2015: The individual meetings Mediation is carried out in neutral premises. Each party has a separate room to wait in and a further room where the meetings will be held. The first party arrives at 9.30am for their individual meeting, an hour is allocated

10 Aug 2015: 2.1.17 Employees and trade unions may have suggestions on how to eliminate waste, improve processes and cooperate with other areas to gain cost efficiencies. ... 2.1.21 Where early interventions cannot achieve the required cost savings institutions

10 Aug 2015: Roles and Responsibilities 4.1 All parties involved in and affected by organisational change have roles and responsibilities that will ensure that the organisational change process is successful. Details of these roles and responsibilities are

22 Dec 2015: Management time is better employed. Relationships can be preserved. The costs are lower.

10 Aug 2015: Step 2 - Consultation and Communication 3.2.1 Effective consultation and communication is an important aspect of organisational change and should be handled sensitively and transparently. Consultation must be meaningful and take place as soon as

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: For contract research staff, the sponsor bears the cost of any substitute cover.

13 Jul 2015: The Senior Academic Promotions procedure and guidance is available as a PDF file for ease of printing. Launch letter Senior Academic Promotions Procedure and Guidance 2016 Forms below are available as a series of separate files in PDF, Word and Rich

13 Jan 2015: Eligibility This policy applies to all staff, regardless of length of service, who request flexibility in their working arrangements for a period of time of longer than three months. Requests to work flexibly for periods of less than three months,

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

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: There are three possible outcomes following a SPL application: A: unconditionally accept a SPL application and leave is granted As outlined above, an application for continuous leave must be granted, therefore applications for continuous leave

3 Jul 2015: When an employee returns to work after taking SPL they are entitled to return to the same job if their combined period of leave (made up of any maternity/adoption/paternity and SPL) totalled 26 weeks or less. If they have taken a combined period of

3 Jul 2015: Before an employee's SPL begins, the Head of Institution, Institution Administrator or line manager and the employee should discuss arrangements for keeping in touch during their leave. Such contact can be beneficial to both the Institution and the

5 Oct 2015: Definition The smokefree policy covers all types of burnt and smoked products including cigarettes, tobacco and non-tobacco cigarette products. This policy also applies to e-cigarettes and vapour pipes. Smoking Areas Smoking may be permitted on

1 Jul 2015: The University has retained an excellence award which demonstrates its commitment to improving the working conditions and career development of research staff. The second set of UK universities to be externally evaluated for the HR Excellence in

3 Jul 2015: The process for applying and taking SPL initially appears complex. However, when broken down into the key stages (see page below) it is more manageable. The four stages are: Becoming aware of a pregnancy or match; Choosing SPL and notification of

3 Jul 2015: CHRIS/75a CHRIS/75b CHRIS/75c Letter A Letter B Letter C Letter D Letter E

19 Aug 2015: 1. Introduction 1.1 This Guidance supports staff and institutions in implementing the Organisational Change Policy and provides information on good practice. It should be read in conjunction with: The Organisational Change Policy Pay Protection

3 Jul 2015: Employees may be entitled to Shared Parental Leave (SPL) and Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP) if: their baby is due on or after 5 April 2015 they adopt a child on or after 5 April 2015 The following individuals may be entitled to Shared Parental