We recognise that harassment at work can cause serious problems for both employers and employees. Therefore we have a duty to ensure there is an open and honest working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The Harassment Policy re-enforces our commitment to this. If you need help…
Looking for some time off to support your partner after the birth of a child? See below for guidance on paternity leave and statutory paternity pay.
Find out how the Discipline Policies available below can help both managers and staff improve working practices, conduct and productivity. We all recognise the importance of having standards of conduct and performance for everyone – these help ensure that we all have a safe and effective working environment and that…
Job Sharing is defined, for the purpose of this policy as the voluntary sharing by 2 persons of the duties and responsibilities of an established full time job. The salary and appropriate conditions of service are shared on a pro-rata basis according to the hours worked by each job sharer….
The Code of Conduct accessed below along, with the specific detail around gifts and hospitality, sets out some general rules and principles which we are all asked to be aware of and follow. We also consider the way employees dress and their appearance is of significant importance in portraying a…
As part of our commitment to working together with recognised trades unions we will provide reasonable time off work with pay to officers of those trade unions to carry out particular duties. Further information. is available below
Want to know which public duties attract time off and how to apply? Employment legislation gives employees who hold certain public positions, an entitlement to take reasonable time off during working hours for performing the duties associated with that position. There is no code of practice which assists organisations in…
The council recognises that there will be times when employees may require special leave to undertake obligations or attend events outside of their working life. While it is expected that there will be instances where such responsibilities/events can be supported through the use of annual leave or flexible leave, this…
Find out more about how the Council supports flexible working. Flexible working can help us improve service delivery and allow employees to balance life pressures with their work responsibilities. The policy and guidance note explain who is eligible and how applications are considered.
The Buy and Bank Leave Scheme gives you the opportunity to supplement your existing annual leave entitlement. By allowing flexibility in working arrangements, this scheme can assist with accommodating individual circumstances subject to the needs of your individual service. Further information for CLNL Staff is available below.