Agenda and draft minutes
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Apologies for Absence, Confirmation of Attendance & Declarations of Interest Minutes: Apologies were received from Cllr Smith (HBC)
There were no declarations of interest relating to matters on the agenda |
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Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of the Joint Human Resources Committee held on 19th October 2020 were agreed as a correct record. |
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Pay Policy Statement 2021 PDF 123 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Head of Organisational
Development introduced the Pay Policy Statement as included in
Appendices A and B of the agenda. The committee noted that some
of the terms and phrases within the document were not necessarily
user friendly for the general public and It was suggested that a
glossary of terms or acronym explanations be added. The Head of
Organisational Development agreed to action these
changes. In response to a question it
was believed that the mean calculations had been based on the FTE,
however this would be clarified and circulated to the
committee. The Head of Organisational
Development also confirmed that the national living wage remained
applicable for this statement and advised that details around the
lowest paid employees and the framework was only available to
staff. The committee was advised that
when an employee reached the top of the scale the pay award was
applied to that level. However, it was confirmed that this would be
included within the final document to make this clearer. Proposed by Cllr Glass and seconded by Cllr Carter, it was RESOLVED that the Pay Policy Statements for each council be recommended for approval by the respective Councils. |
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Minutes: The Head of Organisational
Development introduced the Menopause Policy to the Committee and
gave some detail of cases that would benefit from the policy. Through the communication process it was hoped that anyone experiencing issues would feel more comfortable and supported in coming forward. HR would monitor any issues raised and if necessary, make a referral to Occupational Health.
The committee highlighted that Andropause should be given the same importance and equal footing as the Menopause, to which assurance was given that efforts were balanced within the policy.
Proposed by Cllr Carter and seconded by Cllr Howard it was RESOLVED that the committee APPROVED:
The Menopause Policy for each council as set out in Appendix A; and
The management guidance as set out in Appendix B. |
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Alcohol, Substance Abuse and Addiction Policy PDF 276 KB Additional documents: Minutes:
The Head of Organisational
Development introduced the Alcohol, Substance Abuse and Addiction
Policy to the committee. The purpose of the report was to update
the current policy. The committee questioned if
there was a policy in place for when drugs are found on the
premises and felt that it may be helpful to set out a clear
process. In response to a question the
Committee was advised that each case will be assessed on an
individual basis and that health and safety was the paramount
issue. |
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Bullying and Harassment Policy PDF 124 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Head of Organisational
Development introduced the bullying and harassment policy to the
committee and stressed the importance of the item as no policy was
currently in place. In response to a question it
was acknowledged that a whistle blowing policy could have a place
within the policy, however it would depend on the nature of the
incident. Proposed by Cllr Howard and seconded by Cllr Branson it was RESOLVED that the committee APPROVED the Bullying and Harassment Policy for both councils as set out in Appendix A. |