Outlines the responsibilities of the employee, Head of School/Unit and HR to ensure compliance with UKVI legislation.

File location:

Staff > Rights to work > Immigration

Published date:

28 June 2019

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy has been developed to enable employees to request an extended period of unpaid time away from work in order to balance their career with other commitments, responsibilities and interests. 

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Career break

Published date:

7 August 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To set out the University’s policy on the payment of compensation to staff on the termination of their employment (other than the ending of a fixed term contract/ redundancy/Voluntary Severance Early Retirement (VSER) situation).

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Severance

Published date:

20 August 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the University’s approach to secondments, the basis on which they may be taken and how they should be managed.

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Secondment

Published date:

28 October 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outlines the procedure for the management of sickness absence within the University.

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Ill health

Published date:

28 October 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document provides employees with guidance on leaving the University.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Leaving the University

Published date:

31 October 2019

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on the use of alcohol, drug and substance misuse in the University and/or representing the University.

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Controlled substances

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This paper details the agreement reached between the University of St Andrews, AMICUS, UCU, and UNISON on Assimilation Principles for the new 52-point scale.

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

12 November 2019

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outlines the appropriate use of fixed term contracts and expectations of employees employed on these contracts.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

12 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on the University’s relocation package for eligible employees.

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Relocation and resettlement

Published date:

9 December 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Immigration guidance for overseas visitors

File location:

Staff > Rights to work > Immigration

Published date:

10 December 2019

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outlines the approach to the prevention and management of occupational stress throughout the University.

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Mental health

Published date:

7 February 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on new joiner salary process.

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

18 February 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on roles that in scope and covered under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Protection of vulnerable groups

Published date:

18 February 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on managing personal relationships between members of the University community and University students

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

7 April 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Offers information and guidance on how to apply for financial assistance to cover childcare or other caring expenses associated with attending pre-approved work-related events.

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

7 April 2020

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

High level overview of the procedure for line managers and PI's to follow when a fixed term contract expires.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Redundancy

Published date:

7 July 2020

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance on Salary Sacrifice for employees in the USS and S&LAS Pension Schemes.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

9 July 2020

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the basis for the University’s decision to have a fixed retirement age for all employees.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

9 July 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provide guidance to managers and employees on the operation of overtime.

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

2 September 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff