This policy sets out the framework for raising, addressing and resolving concerns in the workplace.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Resolving workplace disputes

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

List of examples that the University deems as unacceptable conduct.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Guidance

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:

25 July 2024

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:

18 April 2024

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for the disciplinary panel to conduct the disciplinary process from preparation through to conclusion.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Information for individuals requesting an employer verification letter.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

5 April 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the University’s approach to the reimbursement of immigration costs.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work > Immigration

Published date:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Summary of employee conditions.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

1 March 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

FAQs regarding the Cycle to Work Scheme.…

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Physical health

Published date:

7 September 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the procedure for raising and responding to disclosures of GBV and sexual misconduct.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Dignity and respect

Published date:

4 July 2024

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:

18 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

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:

30 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to employees when requesting time off for absences outlined in this policy.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Special leave

Published date:

18 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To address discrepancy between evaluated grade and market pay rates when there is a retention or recruitment issue.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

25 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the procedure for addressing concerns around poor performance and persistent short-term absence.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Performance management

Published date:

18 July 2024

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:

28 June 2024

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:

27 March 2024

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:

30 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The policy also outlines various support, services and facilities available to employees with disabilities at the University.…

File location:

Staff > Equality, diversity and inclusion > Disability

Published date:

4 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Frequently asked questions regarding the RDS process (for the reviewee)…

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Performance Management

Published date:

24 May 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Professional staff

Frequently asked questions regarding the RDS process (for the reviewer)…

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Performance Management

Published date:

24 May 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Professional staff

To provide information to employees adopting a child regarding their eligibility to adoption leave and pay.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

31 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

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

Provides a framework for the introduction of hybrid working as Covid restrictions are lifted and staff are able to return to working from University premises.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Flexible working

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy provides information on the University’s paternity leave and enhanced pay provision.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

3 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy may be used where an employee has been absent from work on a long-term, but not necessarily continuous basis due to ill health.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Ill health

Published date:

18 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for employees who are members of the S&LAS pension scheme who want to apply for early retirement as a result of ill-health.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

5 April 2023

Document type:

Guidance

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:

26 August 2022

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Set out the University’s position on retention and recognition payments.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Reward and recognition

Published date:

4 May 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information regarding the University’s Maternity offering and procedures.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

14 September 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the procedure for raising, addressing and resolving concerns about individual or organisational behaviour in regard to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Dignity and respect

Published date:

4 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information and guidance on how to conduct a right to work check and prevent illegal working and to ensure the University is compliant with immigration rules.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff