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Human Resources

Absence and Leave

The University needs to know when you are not here, because this can affect your pay and your superannuation.

With the exception of absence on annual leave, which you should agree directly with your line manager, HR need to be informed of any sickness absence (on the appropriate reporting form and signed by a Head of Department/School) and any other paid or unpaid absence, such as study leave or unpaid leave.

We also need you to tell us if you become pregnant so that we can get a risk assessment done and advise you on your maternity pay and leave entitlements.

Related Policies

The University makes provision for the following:

Maternity Leave & Pay Policy

This policy sets out the statutory and contractual entitlements to maternity leave and pay.  All women are entitled to a minimum of 26 weeks' leave which increases to 52 weeks for those who fulfil the service requirements. 

Adoption Leave & Pay Policy

This policy outlines the statutory right to adoption leave, available to both men and women. Periods of leave and pay entitlements mirror the maternity leave provisions.

Paternity Leave and Pay Policy

There is a statutory right of up to 2 weeks' paid leave on the birth or adoption of a child. An eligible parent will receive full-pay for 1 week; a second week may be taken at the same time at the statutory rate of pay of £123.06 (April 2009 rate).

Parental Leave and Time Off For Dependants

In addition, staff can apply for unpaid leave under the policy for Parental Leave and Time Off For Dependants (Word)

Reporting Forms

The relevant reporting forms are shown below: (Word)

 
 
 
 
 
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