Disruptions to Working Arrangements - October 2024

1. Introduction

It is accepted that we cannot plan for every eventuality, and on occasion disruptions may arise that will affect a significant part of the workforce. The source of the disruption may be internal such as reduced staffing levels, loss of premises, IT failure/ loss of data, utility failure or an external influence such as extreme weather, flooding, fire or explosion, pandemic flu or a transport accident, this list is not exhaustive.

In all cases of disruption to working arrangements the purpose of the policy is to set out how the Council will handle staffing implications at this time.

Where disruption to the workforce occurs, this policy is intended to take precedence over existing employment policies and practices.