People - policies and procedures
A full list of policies and procedures related to the Directorate of People.
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Absence due to inclement weather
What to do if you are unable to attend work due to adverse weather.
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Academic and Research Staff promotions criteria and procedure
Framework to help guide Academic or Research staff wishing to apply for promotion and procedure for promotion application.
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Alcohol, drug, and substance misuse policy
Policy detailing the system under which the University may refer for help those members of staff with alcohol, drug, or substance related problems.
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Annual Leave Policy
Our annual leave aims to ensure staff take regular breaks from work in the form of paid annual leave (i.e. holidays) to help manage a good work-life balance
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Annual Reward Procedure for Grade 10 Staff
How the Reward Policy for grade 10 staff is implemented and form for applications/nominations
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Appointing procedure for academic staff (clinical and non clinical)
When an Academic position has been approved, this procedure should be followed by the Schools.
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Automatic Enrolment to Pension Schemes
This policy provides information on how to join the University's pension scheme, change contribution rates or opt-out
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Capability procedure
How the University ensures a fair and consistent approach is taken where there are management concerns about a member of staff’s performance
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Carer's leave policy
Outlines the University's position on Carer's Leave and the policies and procedures in the University that carers may find relevant.
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Change of Academic Career Pathway
Process and application form for requesting a change of Academic Career Pathway.
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Close Personal Relationships Policy
This policy provides information about staff responsibilities regarding relationships with students
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Compassionate leave - bereavement policy
An outline of the University's policy on compassionate leave due to bereavement.
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Contract provision procedure
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Contract renewal procedure
The procedure for providing information to fixed-term contract employees about their contract and the timescale for its review.
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Disciplinary procedure
An outline of the University of Dundee's Disciplinary Procedure.
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Equality and diversity policy
How the University intends to meet its statutory obligation to satisfy the requirements of the General and Specific Duties of the Equality Act 2010
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External Secondment Policy and Procedure
The University’s policy on secondments supports its commitment to adopting working practices and policies which support the ongoing development of staff.
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Family leave - children and dependants
An outline of the University's position on Family Leave for Children and Dependents
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Fertility treatment leave policy
An outline of the University's policy and procedure on Fertility Treatment Leave.
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Flexible working policy
Outlines the range of flexible working practices and a variety of flexible working arrangements which may be available to staff at the University.
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Flexible/phased retirement policy
Provides guidance to qualifying members of the relevant pension scheme who may be interested in Flexible/Phased Retirement
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Foster care leave
Outlines the University's policy and procedure for Foster Care Leave
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Gender Based Violence Leave policy
Safe Leave is provided where Gender Based Violence incidents have arisen
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Hybrid working policy
This policy sets out the University’s approach to hybrid working for Professional Services members of staff
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Internal Secondment Policy and Procedure
The University’s policy on secondments supports its commitment to adopting working practices and policies which support the ongoing development of staff.
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- Policy
International Remote Working Policy and Procedure
This policy sets out the short term international remote working, which allows staff to work overseas for a limited period at their personal request
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Long term ill health policy and procedure
How to support members of staff who are unable to perform their job, due to long-term physical or mental health conditions
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Maternity agreement
Outlines the University's policy and procedure on Maternity Pay and Leave and further guidance on other Maternity matters
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Menopause policy
This policy is to ensure that staff suffering from menopause symptoms feel confident to discuss it and ask for support
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Merit Awards - Contribution Related Points and Accelerated Advancement Points
How staff are awarded Contribution Related Points and Accelerated Advancement Points to their salary.
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Overtime policy
Details of the University's policy on overtime for grades of staff within the Framework Agreement pay structure.
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Parental bereavement (leave and pay) policy
We recognise that, while dealing with any bereavement is difficult, the death of a child is among the most devasting events that a member of staff can ever face
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Paternity/partner support leave policy
Outlines the University's policy and procedure on Paternity / Partner Support Leave for when a child is born or adopted
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Period policy for staff
This policy is to enable staff who are experiencing adverse menstrual symptoms to get the support they need to manage their symptoms at work
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Policy on starting salaries for Professorial (Non-clinical) and Professional Services Grade 10 staff
Policy sets out the starting salaries for Professorial (Non-clinical) and Professional Services Grade 10 staff
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Probation procedure for academic staff
This procedure is designed to ensure that new members of staff are supported during the first months of employment at the University
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Probation procedure for professional and research staff
The probation procedure for professional and research staff is designed to ensure that new members of staff are supported during the first months of employment
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Procedure to request a Grading Review through HERA for Professional Services staff
The process by which a member of Professional Services staff can request a grading review of their role using HERA.
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Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme policy
Our commitment to providing a safe and protected environment for its staff and students in compliance with the relevant legislation and statutory guidance
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Recruitment of ex-offenders policy
The University policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
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Redeployment procedure
This policy helps enable staff to be redeployed to suitable posts within the University
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Redundancy policy
The University is committed to handling staff affected by redundancy in a fair, equitable, consistent and sensitive manner.
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Reimbursement of immigration costs policy
This policy describes the reimbursement of immigration costs (visa application fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge) to employees
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Reporting of absence and the production of medical certificates
When you should report an absence and when you need to provide a medical certificate.
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Reward policy for Professorial and Grade 10 staff
This policy sets out the approach to remuneration for grade 10 senior staff, both academic and professional.
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Right to work procedure
Details of the legal right to work requirements for verifying eligibility to work at the University of Dundee
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Secure handling, use, storage, retention and destruction of disclosure information policy
The University's compliance in relation to the handling, holding, storage, destruction and retention of disclosure information provided by Disclosure Scotland.
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Severance policy
This policy complies with the Scottish Funding Council’s Financial Memorandum with Higher Education (2014)
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Shared parental leave policy
Outlines the University's policy and procedure on Shared Parental Leave - a way for parents to share leave and pay
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Sickness absence management policy and procedure
The policy and procedure on managing sickness absence, including recording, monitoring, and procedures the University may use concerning sickness management
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Smoking policy
This policy defines the no-smoking areas on campus, what happens if you breach the policy and how to register a complaint
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Trans inclusion policy
We provide support for individuals who present themselves in a gender different to that registered at birth and those who identify as gender non-conforming
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Unpaid parental leave policy
Outlines the University's policy and procedure on Unpaid Parental Leave