Amendment to sickness absence policy and approach to professional subscriptions

February 22, 2024 Chief Executive (Officer) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to approve recommendations following a review and consultation regarding amendments to the sickness absence policy and the approach to professional subscriptions.

Full council record

Purpose

This decision is made following a review of
both areas and consultation with the workforce and Trade
Unions.

Decision

1. To adopt an amended sickness absence policy
that removes the current arrangement whereby sickness absence
isn’t paid for the first two days.

2. That where a professional membership must be in place legally /
professionally to undertake a role, that from 1 April 2024, the
Council covers the associated cost of that membership.

Supporting Documents

Decision Notice - Amendment to sickness absence policy and approach to professional subscriptions.do.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date22 Feb 2024