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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

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

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

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.

19 May 2015: in excess of statutory requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 -

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

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

18 Aug 2015: Full details of the requirements at each step are provided in the Policy.

19 May 2015: Any agreement to a change in working arrangements (e.g. to work part time) will be considered on the basis of the operational requirements of the department.

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

10 Aug 2015: 3.2.3 Consideration should be given to the consultation requirements applicable to the particular organisational change. ... 90 days. 3.2.4 The legal requirement to conduct collective consultation applies if it is proposed that 20 or more employees are

10 Aug 2015: This must include consideration of staff absent from the workplace due to maternity, sickness or other leave and of those with specific requirements due to disability and those on secondment.

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

3 Jul 2015: Search site. Human Resources. Special Circumstances. In certain situations an employee’s rights and requirements regarding Shared Parental Leave and ShPP may change.

10 Aug 2015: and any representatives, there are additional legal requirements if it is proposed that 20 or more employees are to be made redundant within any 90-day period, as noted in section ... Please also note that the requirement for a Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

13 Jan 2015: Part-time working Part-time working, defined as working less than the full-time hours for the post, is appropriate where: there is insufficient work for the post to be carried out on a full-time basis the nature of the work or working hours are best

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

10 Aug 2015: conducting consultation and ongoing communications with staff and trade unions, ensuring that statutory notification requirements are met with support from HR. ... 3.1.9 In the event that a redundancy situation arises, the necessary legal requirements

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

19 Jan 2015: In exceptional circumstances, and subject to an explicit requirement by an institution for additional time to be worked, a member of staff may be granted prior permission to carry over more

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: 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

3 Jul 2015: It is not a legal requirement to hold a meeting to discuss arrangements for a period of continuous leave.

7 Aug 2015: * These rates are provided in Excel format whilst work is undertaken to incorporate them into the interactive on-costs tool. Current rates October 2021 Historic rates April 2021 April 2020 April 2019 October 2018 April 2017 April 2016 April 2013

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

10 Aug 2015: Please refer to the consultation guidance for full details of consultation requirements, including collective consultation.

3 Jul 2015: Eligible parents are entitled to take or share up to 52 weeks Shared Parental Leave during the child’s first year in their family, less the weeks spent by the mother on maternity leave (or in receipt of SMP or MA) or, where the employee is adopting

18 Aug 2015: In turn, employees are encouraged to recognise and understand the organisational requirements that drive change and the importance of being responsive, flexible and open to the need for change.

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: Implementation of Change Managing change effectively 3.1 Managing the process of change is critical to the success of any change programme. Well planned change which is communicated effectively and carefully considers the impact on employees, will

10 Aug 2015: 3.3.4 There are specific legal requirements whereby employees at risk of redundancy are given the chance to apply for alternative roles before they are offered more widely, these are ... An assessment process is required to determine which employee(s)