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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

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

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

19 May 2015: This document states the University's policy on maternity leave and pay available to all eligible employees and provides additional guidance on issues surrounding maternity leave. The legislation relevant to this policy is: Protection from

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

10 Aug 2015: providing information about the change and where people can get the support they need. ... has high expectations. encourages others. provides support and recognition. stirs the emotions of people.

3 Jul 2015: Please click here to see some examples.

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: Mother: in this document ‘mother’ refers to either the biological mother who gives birth to the child or the primary adopter who is eligible for adoption leave and pay. Partner: the child’s biological father or the partner of the mother/adopter

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

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: 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

19 May 2015: This document states the University's policy on adoption leave and pay available to all eligible employees and provides additional guidance on issues surrounding adoption leave.

14 Aug 2015: Procedural Guidance Guidance is provided on each stage of the Organisational Change Procedure. Please use the links below or in the menu on the left hand side: Step 1 - Planning and Proposals Step 2 - Consultation and Communication Step 3 -

10 Aug 2015: 4. Support 4.1 The University is committed to minimising the adverse impacts of organisational change and to ensure that employees are provided with the tools and support to cope with organisational change effectively and maintain their wellbeing.

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

18 Aug 2015: Organisational Change Flowchart A summary of the organisational change process is available below: Organisational Change Flowchart Please note that the flowchart is a summary of the main stages and should be used for reference purposes only. Full

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

10 Aug 2015: 5. Links to other Policies Pay Protection Policy Redeployment Statutes and Ordinances (Statute C, Schedule), under which there are additional procedural steps. Procedure for the ending of fixed-term contracts Redundancy pay: notes of guidance

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: 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

3 Jul 2015: Once a period of SPL has been granted, any variation or cancellation of the leave will count as one of the employee’s three permitted applications. Where possible, eight weeks’ notice must be given of any variation or cancellation to a period of

10 Aug 2015: 3. Procedure Details of each stage of the Orgainisational Change Procedure can be accessed using the links below or in the menu on the left hand side: Step 1 - Planning and Proposals Step 2 - Consultation and Communication Step 3 - Implementation

19 Aug 2015: Organisational Change Policy The Organisational Change Policy can be found using the link below: Organisational Change Policy

10 Aug 2015: Step 1 - Planning and Proposals Establishing the need for change 3.1.1 The first step in any organisational change process is to understand why change is necessary and the scale of the change required. This may involve a review of the current

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

18 Aug 2015: 1. Context and Policy Statement 1.1 The University needs to remain responsive and flexible in how it operates to ensure it continues to deliver education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence. This will involve a

22 Dec 2015: Then you will be asked if you wish to involve those people who do hold the necessary authority.

10 Aug 2015: Introduction. Current structure. Proposed structure. Rationale for change. People implications (including new posts, diminished, modified or amended roles).

10 Aug 2015: Step 4 - Concluding the Change Period and Next Steps Confirmation of Redundancy and PILON (Pay in Lieu of Notice) 3.4.1 On conclusion of the change period, the lead manager will confirm the following in writing to any employees that are to be made

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

10 Aug 2015: Frequently Asked Questions

19 Jan 2015: Flexible Working Hours Definitions of ‘core hours’ and other periods may vary according to the particular needs of an institution or department and will be determined by the Head of Institution.

7 Aug 2015: Post- 2009 Clinical Lecturer Scale With effect from 1st April 2023. Scale point Salary (£) 2022 Salary (£) 2023 1 35,858 39,260 2 38,746 42,321 3 40,492 44,171 4 42,598 46,404 5 44,705 48,637 6 46,812 50,871 7 48,918 53,103 8 51,025 55,336 9

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.