HELP AND ADVICE
UNISON will always listen to any member of staff with a problem and try and
help.If you are having a
problem at work, don't panic, chances are something can be done to help. The first
thing you need to do is :-
Talk to your manager or your Personnel
Advisor, let them know the problem and give them a chance to sort it out.
If it relates to
employment law, the web links given below may help. If it's to
do with your terms and conditions of work you can look at the
University's policies and procedures by navigating in Outlook to Public
Folders : All Public Folders : Information : Divisions : Personnel and
Development : Policy & Procedures. If its a health
related problem you may wish to speak to someone in Occupational
Health.
http://staff.plymouth.ac.uk/ochealth/ If that doesn't work
or you find it difficult to talk to your manager,
Write a brief letter to your manager or
Personnel Advisor - saying what your concern is, what happened and when, or
what didn't happen and should have. Remember to keep a copy for yourself.
If that doesn't work,
contact your UNISON
local representative. They will listen to your problem in
confidence and then advise you about what choices you may have.
In cases of bullying or harassment, it could
be your manager who is the problem. If so, you may want to contact your
UNISON representative or a University Harassment Advisor or Staff Councillor
either before, or instead of, speaking or writing to your manager.
Don't despair, we will be glad to help and/or give advice.
We will not push you in a particular direction and we will be honest with
the choices open to you and will respect your wishes.
You can also call our national helpline, UNISONdirect, on
0845 355 0845
Lines are open from 6am to midnight on Monday to Friday and
from 9 am till 4pm on Saturday. There is also a textphone number for members with hearing
difficulties - 0800 0 967 968.
University
Staff Counselling Service
Available to all staff.
For workplace issues and personal problems. Confidential and
independent.
Emma Bellamy and Heather Bibby:
x2254
University
Harassment Advisors
Any member of the University
may contact any advisor on the Harassment Advisor Network list in
confidence to discuss a situation that they feel may be harassment or
bullying at work. The current list of advisors is available in Outlook
Public Folders under Information - University Wide - Equal Opportunities.
The University policy on Harassment can be found at
http://staff.plymouth.ac.uk/equalopps/harass/
To contact the University
Harassment Advisor Network, telephone extension 3978
For background information on
employment law and regulations here are 2 web sites that may be useful.
Employment
Law and Guidance
From
the DTI Employment Relations Directorate.
Information on:
- hours of work
- pay entitlement
- public holidays
- redundancy arrangements
- employment rights ...
and more
Employment Law and Rules
Current UK employment law
from the employers perspective and compliance with information on:
- employment contracts
- sacking, dismissal &
redundancy
- working hours and break
entitlement
- flexible working and
home working
- holiday entitlement,
leave and time off
- maternity leave
- statutory sick pay
- national minimum wage
... and more
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