City of Stoke On Trent Branch - FAQ's Terms and Conditions
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Can I carry over Annual Leave into the following year in cases of sickness? No Annual Leave can be carried over into the next year. The only exception is if you return prior to the end of the leave year and you are requested by management to forgo your leave. The carry over period can be up to a maximum of 5 days with permission. |
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What is the difference between City and County Contracts? The main difference is holiday entitlement - County Contracts get one additional day after 5 years followed by a second additional day after 15 years and a third additional day after 25 years. Individuals who have changed from County Contracts to City Contracts lose this entitlement |
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Can management change Rotas for Social Services Staff? Only by mutual consent. |
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Do I have to use Annual Leave (if I have any) before I can claim compassionate leave? No! Compassionate leave is an entirely separate procedure, you would only need to take annual leave once your compassionate leave (5 days max) has been taken. Obviously, this would need to be agreed with your line manager/supervisor. |
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Why do some School Staff have slightly different terms and conditions? Schools are run a single cells due to Local Financial Management. Although they are under the umbrella of the City Council, they are able to make individual decisions regarding staff. |
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This question can usually be applied to any or every area in which Unison represents its members. If in doubt always ask your Convenor for advice. Commons areas include: |
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