FAQs: Employees
If you have a question relating to an HR issue you may find that we have already thought of it. Have a look at some of our most frequently asked questions for:
Sickness absence
- Does the Sickness Absence Policy apply to all groups of staff?
- If I am unwell and unable to attend work what should I do?
- Can I text or e-mail to report my absence or ask someone else to ring in on my behalf?
Flexible working
- What is a statutory flexible working request?
- Do I have the automatic right to change my working pattern?
- How will a flexible work arrangement affect my pay?
Shared parental leave (SPL)
- I am the legal parent of a child under a surrogacy arrangement do I have access to any family-friendly rights?
- What should I do first?
- How can SPL be taken?
Maternity leave
- How do I inform my line manager of my pregnancy?
- What am I entitled to?
- When can my maternity leave begin?
Adoption / surrogacy
- How do I inform my Line Manager of the intended adoption/surrogacy?
- What am I entitled to?
- When can my adoption/surrogacy leave begin?
If you can’t see the answer you are looking for, please get in touch with the HR team.
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