Guidance for individuals who are asked to be a witness in a disciplinary process. This guidance also confirms the process for calling a witness to a hearing.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

24 April 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Outlines the procedure and management of the probationary period for Support staff.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Probation

Published date:

23 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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:

23 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This guidance sets out the expectations for the employment and management of research staff at the University.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

23 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All researchers

This policy sets out the circumstances where employees who have parental responsibilities may take unpaid time off work to look after their children who are under 18.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

23 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Sets out the procedure for line managers or PI’s to follow when an FTC is due to expire.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Redundancy

Published date:

23 April 2024

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:

22 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

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:

22 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide guidance to staff in the event of a difficulty in attending work due to adverse/severe weather conditions.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence

Published date:

18 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

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:

18 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

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

Provides guidance on the new joiner salary process.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

27 March 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:

27 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide guidance and instructions on the expense procedure.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Expenses

Published date:

22 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Information on employees who are paid hourly rates for teaching.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

21 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Academic staff

Guidance regarding changes to USS…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

6 February 2024

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

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:

6 February 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

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

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

31 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provide information about the use of Flexible Worker Assignments.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Flexible workers

Published date:

17 January 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the circumstances in which redeployment for employees within the University will be considered.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Redeployment

Published date:

11 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

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:

4 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Protection of vulnerable groups

Published date:

20 December 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information to employees regarding the University’s obligation to protect children and vulnerable adults who are at risk of harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination or being drawn into terrorism through radicalisation.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Protection of vulnerable groups

Published date:

11 December 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Outlines the procedure to manage the annual performance and development review for support staff.…

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Performance Management

Published date:

23 October 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Professional staff

Provides guidance on the annual and statutory leave process and information on closure days.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence

Published date:

4 October 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the step by step process for an employee wanting to buy a bike through the Cycle to Work Scheme (C2WS) using Green Commute Initiative (GCI)…

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Physical health

Published date:

11 September 2023

Document type:

Procedure

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 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

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:

30 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the approach to be adopted in cases of potential redundancy situations.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Redundancy

Published date:

29 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on requesting a re-grading of a role due to a substantive change in role requirements.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Job evaluation

Published date:

29 August 2023

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:

29 August 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:

29 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To set out the University’s policy and procedure for institutional oversight and approval of training that is mandatory for all, or a specific cohort of, University employees to complete during their employment.…

File location:

Staff > Organisational development > Training administration

Published date:

19 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Recognition agreement between the University and the recognised trade unions.…

File location:

Staff > Industrial relations

Published date:

26 May 2023

Document type:

Strategy

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:

18 May 2023

Document type:

Policy

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

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

To provide guidance to staff and students about using pronouns…

File location:

Staff > Equality, diversity and inclusion > Gender non-binary

Published date:

29 March 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Outlines the procedure to manage the annual performance and development review for academic employees.…

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Performance Management

Published date:

2 March 2023

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Academic 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

Raise awareness of menopause symptoms and provide a framework for requesting support in the workplace.…

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Menopause

Published date:

25 January 2023

Document type:

Guidance

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:

7 December 2022

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:

24 November 2022

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:

26 August 2022

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Sets out the procedure to be followed when reviewing HR-related documentation including, polices, procedures and guidance notes.…

File location:

Staff

Published date:

22 August 2022

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for Investigation Managers to outline the recommended meeting format.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Investigation

Published date:

16 March 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for Investigation Managers to…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Investigation

Published date:

15 March 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff