FAO ALL NLC/CULTURE NL MEMBERS
It has come to the attention of Jan McKay, Unison Steward in Early Years, that some Depute’s in Early Years who are or have been covering a Heads post have been misinformed of the details of when payment for working Higher Duties (Acting Up) are due. It appears that this mix up has resulted in members not being paid for the extra duties that they have been formally requested to do.
Although this has come to light in Early Years it is relevant to anyone with NLC/Culture NL conditions. I have copied the policy details below and anyone who feels that they may be affected by this problem should contact HR by e-mail to evidence to them the start and finish dates of the times that the Higher Duties were undertaken to claim back any money that is due to you. If you have any problems with this process please contact Unison for advice and support.
Jan McKay
Steward
7. Higher Duties Payment
a) Where, for reasons other than absence on normal holiday, an
employee in receipt of a salary up to NLC Grade 7 is required temporarily, for a continuous period exceeding one week, in addition to their normal duties, to undertake duties of a post the grade of which is higher than the employee’s own grade, the employee will be granted an allowance equal to the difference between his/her existing salary and the minimum point of the higher post, due regard being taken of (a) the salary scale for the higher post, (b) the extent of the additional duties and responsibilities, and (c) the period for which these are undertaken.
The allowance referred to will be paid retrospectively, with effect from the day on which the employee is required to undertake the duties of the higher post.
In circumstances where an employee temporarily assumes 100% of a post, the grade of which is higher than the employee’s own grade (and, therefore ceases to undertake their normal duties) for one day, or part thereof subject to both a minimum of one hour and the authorisation of management as to the extent of the higher duties, the employee will be paid the rate of pay for the higher post for the day or part thereof.
b) An employee in receipt of a salary above NLC 7 and who is required temporarily, for a continuous period exceeding four weeks, to undertake the duties of a post the grade of which is higher than the employee’s own grade, will be granted an allowance equal to the difference between his/her existing salary and the minimum point of the higher post, due regard being taken of (a) the salary scale for the higher post, (b) the extent of the additional duties and responsibilities, and (c) the period for which these are undertaken.
The allowance referred to will be paid retrospectively, with effect from the day on which the employee was required to undertake the duties of the higher post.
c) Employees will not be paid the higher duties allowance during
periods of sick leave, annual leave or maternity leave although it will be included in higher duties overtime calculations, outwith these periods.