Sick pay paid sick leave is available to employees to allow them to recover from ill health. Feb 17, 2020 we also remind you of the provision set out in the burgundy book at section 4 sick pay scheme at paragraph 10 contact with infectious diseases, and paragraph 10. In the scheme for teachers, under the burgundy book, it uses a fixed reference period which is april to march. Do holidays and weekends count against the sick leave entitlements set out in the burgundy book sliding scale. The burgundy book will have been incorporated into individual contracts of employment. I have client querying whether school closures are included in this. The term relevant body has been used throughout this policy. W hat are the pay implications for employees who are off sick with the coronavirus, which they have contracted directly through their employment teachers.
Soulburypaid employees are covered by the green book sick pay scheme. This advice applies to academy schools that continue to abide by the provisions of the burgundy book for their teachers. A teachers entitlement to sick leavepay depends on the number of years service they have completed and the number of days they have been. Competitive salaries we offer competitive salaries for both teaching and nonteaching staff based on th. Managing sickness absence model policy and procedures for. In respect of teaching staff the provision set out in the burgundy book at section 4, sick pay scheme at paragraph 10 contact with infectious diseases, and paragraph 10. The period of absence on this account shall not be reckoned against the employees entitlements under this scheme. Where teaching staff are engaged on burgundy book terms, then periods of selfisolation on medical advice because someone in their household has an infectious disease will be on full pay, and will not be set against their contractual sick pay entitlement. Coronavirus employment implications faqs for public. This absence does not count against sick pay entitlements.
Where an employee, due to the nature of their job, is. Most schools will follow the burgundy book for teachers sick pay entitlements. In the case of support staff employed on kent scheme terms sick pay erodes. However, there are some differences between green book and burgundy book terms and conditions please see below. The costs of occupational sick pay how are you reducing your. Frequently asked questions northern education trust. School employees covered by the burgundy book teachers and green book support staff sick pay schemes are entitled to full pay for absence when they are required to be absent due to infectious illness and this absence does not count against sick pay entitlements. Schoolbased employees covered by the burgundy book teachers and staff employed on green book terms and conditions may be entitled to full pay for absence when they are required to be absent due to infectious illness. Most schools will follow the burgundy book for teachers sick pay.
The national joint councils guiding principles are to support and encourage. The majority of schemes start from day 1 but some employees are now. Service is protected for the purposes of sick pay, annual leave, occupational maternity pay and redundancy. Where an employee, due to the nature of their job, is unable. If the employee becomes symptomatic and too sick to work, then they should be moved to sick pay. Green book sickness scheme tto general hr in schools.
Where the likelihood is that the teachers illness was contracted outside of work sick pay erodes. What are the pay implications for employees who are off. Sick pay scheme 7 leave of absence sick leave and pay sick pay sick leave year deductions from sick pay termination of employment during a period of sick leave paragraph 7 school closure periods paragraph 8 conditions paragraph 9 absences arising from accidents, injury or assault at work paragraph 10 contact with infectious diseases. Support staff they are entitled to normal pay, and the absences will not count towards their sick pay entitlement. Academies, independent and free schools may set their own sick pay schemes, but a number follow the provisions of the burgundy book sick pay scheme. Where there have been, these are deducted from the relevant entitlement. Where a teacher on burgundy book terms contracts an infectious disease which would include covid19 and there is a reasonable probability this was through work, then they are entitled to full pay and this is not set off against their contractual sick pay entitlement. The procedure for alteration or termination of sick pay. Aug 10, 2017 school teachers pay and conditions document 2020 and guidance on school teachers pay and conditions valid from 1 september 2020 ref.
Continuous service guidance for schools and academies. Sick pay scheme 7 leave of absence sick leave and pay sick pay sick leave year deductions from sick pay termination of employment during. Providing excellent cpd free parking on site free access to office 365 free flu jabs. Schools coronavirus guidance warwickshire county council. Mar 24, 2020 we have also provided some guidance in relation to the relevant provisions in the burgundy and green books. Teachers do not have a contractual entitlement to paid annual leave. Your pension is exactly the same with the trust as if you were working for a local authority. Coronavirus employment and pay implications faqs for. Wales the burgundy book takes into account developments in national. Employers should check contractual sick pay terms to identify whether. However, should a teacher remain off sick after 31 march, their entitlement doesnt commence again until the teacher returns to work. Conditions of service for school teachers in england and. Employment considerations for schools and academies during covid. We have also provided some guidance in relation to the relevant provisions in the burgundy and green books.
Teachers the period of absence shall not be reckoned against the teachers entitlement to sick leave, though such absences are reckonable for entitlements to statutory sick pay. In order to attract the strongest, star talent, we offer a competitive reward and benefits package. Centrally employed teachers refer to the burgundy book. Coronavirus employment implications faqs for public sector. Again, any variations will be set out in the contract of employment. Teachers in schoolstrusts which follow the burgundy book for teaching staff, the local government association recommend that the provision set out in the burgundy book, section 4 sick pay scheme, paragraph 10. Doctors certificates often referred to as fit notes are required for sickness absences lasting more than seven calendar days. The burgundy book scheme and also the statutory sick pay scheme requires teachers to fill in a selfcertificate form to cover any period of sickness absence lasting between four and seven calendar days. For green book staff, the provisions are broadly drafted and at. It is recommended that academies who have chosen to continue to use the stpcd, burgundy book, and green book also adopt this model policy. Where an employee is absent prior to 1 september 20 i.
The burgundy book a handbook detailing all the national conditions of service for school teachers in england and wales, covering additional terms including notice periods, retirement, sick pay, maternity and other leave and insurance provisions. Accidents, injuries, diseases and dangerous occurances at. Nasuwt maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. Learn about sick pay terms for teachers, including who the burgundy book terms apply to and what they cover. Will working in a foundation or voluntaryaided school affect my entitlement to sick pay and sick leave. Mar 31, 2020 in this article, we respond to common questions around pay for staff, sick pay, caring for dependants and protecting the health and safety of staff. Enhanced contractual sick pay in line with the burgundy book and green book. We also remind you of the provision set out in the burgundy book at section 4 sick pay scheme at paragraph 7 which is relevant to school closure periods, detailed. Within schools occupational sick pay can be expensive, especially for longterm absences. In these circumstances schools would also be expected to pay contractual sick pay. However, we adhere to the burgundy book and the school teachers pay and conditions document for teachers and njc conditions and the green book for support staff. Similarly, the burgundy book also has paragraphs relating to sickness scheme in relation to infectious diseases.
Advice and guidance about your rights at work and the conditions of your employment, including information on maternity and paternity leave, redundancy and workload and key documents including school teachers pay and conditions document, burgundy book etc. Sick pay the differences for teachers and support staff. The constitution of the national joint council is annexed to this part. Providing excellent cpd free parking on site free access to office 365 free flu jabs enhanced family leave. Details of sick pay entitlement for teachers and support staff can be found at annex 1 and 2. Employment considerations for schools and academies. The burgundy book teachers and green book support staff sick pay schemes provide that absences due to infectious illness contracted at work should not count against normal sick pay entitlement. Employees subject tocovered by the green and burgundy book schemes should be.
Benefit, employment and support allowance or equivalent. Also see the latest guidance on pay during selfisolation due to coronavirus. Employees are required to cooperate with medical advice and to ensure they do not act in a way which adversely affects their recovery. If a teacher is absent due to pregnancyrelated sickness during the four. The impact of coronavirus on employees sick pay school leaders should also be aware of the provisions set out in the burgundy book, section four, sick pay scheme, contact with infectious diseases, paragraphs 10. This section covers entitlement to sick pay and sick leave and the conditions to be fulfilled for those entitlements. How much occupational sick pay is a teacher entitled to. Isolation for employees on burgundy book terms and conditions of employment. Teachers who are absent with the coronavirus covid19, which has been contracted as a direct result of their employment, e.
Hr frequently asked questions for schools milton keynes. Under the burgundy book sick pay scheme where, in the opinion of an approved medical practitioner it is inadvisable for a teacher to attend duty for. Appendix 1 loss of earnings compensation scheme 48 appendix 2 ready reckoner for calculating redundancy pay 50 j sickness provisions 51 1 general standards 52 2 sick pay entitlement 52 a contractual sick pay 53 b statutory sick pay ssp 52 c grant of sick pay to victims of crimes of violence 53 d infectious diseases 53. Model policy for oxfordshire schools maternity scheme. Dec 16, 2020 the sick pay entitlements for teachers are set out in the burgundy book as follows. The burgundy book scheme operates on the basis of working days holidays and weekends do not count against these entitlements. It enhances the statutory maternity scheme for teachers who have one years continuous service at the beginning of the 11th week before the expected week of childbirth ewc. The sick leave entitlement runs from 1 april until 31 march. Teachers pay common issues department of education. We have issued this previously but for completeness and convenience, we have.
Ascl, lga and naht joint school workforce guidance. Just wanted some clarity regarding the sickness scheme in the green book. As far as the burgundy book scheme is concerned, it is aggregated service as a teacher that counts, not continuous service. Green book doesnt specify working days only like the burgundy book. Conditions of service for school teachers in england and wales. Where an academy adopts this policy the word school should be taken to refer to the academy. Ascl, lga and naht joint school workforce guidance covid19.
School teachers in england and wales commonly known as the burgundy book and in addition, must. Both teachers and nonteachers will be paid on full pay, not counted as sick pay, during periods of school closure unless the employee is considered unfit and would not be able to attend work if the school was open. Sick pay scheme 7 paragraph 1 leave of absence 7 paragraph 2 sick leave and pay 7 paragraph 3 sick pay 7 paragraph 4 sick leave year 8. The vast majority of foundation and voluntaryaided schools have adopted the burgundy book sick pay scheme. In schoolstrusts which follow the burgundy book for teaching staff, the local government association recommend that the provision set out in the burgundy book, section 4 sick pay scheme. Managing sickness absence model policy and procedures. Ensuring that riddor reports are routinely made will help make this case if there are disputes about this provision. Advice around sick pay and pay for agency staff is set out in the lganjc. The burgundy books main provisions relate to notice periods, sick leave and pay and maternity leave and pay. Independent schools may set their own sick pay schemes but many follow the burgundy book sick pay scheme. Star academies is committed to offering national terms and conditions in line with the school teachers pay and conditions document stpcd, the burgundy book for teachers or the njc green book for support staff. Sep 25, 2019 however, in education, occupational sick pay schemes tend to be more generous than that of the commercial sector and can see full pay granted for 3 months or more. The costs of occupational sick pay how are you reducing.
Any variations will be set out in your contract of employment and should be checked for details. Doctors certificates often referred to as fit notes are. In schoolstrusts which follow the burgundy book for teaching staff, the local government association recommend that the provision set out in the burgundy book, section 4 sick pay scheme, paragraph 10. Under the burgundy book teachers sick pay scheme where, in the opinion of an approved medical practitioner it is inadvisable for a teacher to attend duty for. We know that, to achieve our vision, it is our people who will make the big difference. Notice provisions for pregnant teachers who do not intend to. Model policy for oxfordshire schools maternity scheme for. Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and healthcare cash plan. The procedure below is in addition to the schools sick pay scheme as set out in the burgundy book for teachers or green book for support staff.
What are the pay implications for employees who are off sick. Where an employee is required to selfisolate in line with. For the purposes of the sick pay scheme, service includes all aggregated teaching service with one or more local education authorities. Schools have the ability to enhance these provisions for example stop sick pay eroding if they feel that is appropriate.
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