Other types of leave bookings
In addition to annual leave, there are other types of absence that can be booked via Employee Self Service (ESS)
TOIL- Time Off In Lieu
This is leave which is taken in compensation for additional hours worked at the request of the Reporting Manager by staff on Grades 1 to 5 only. This would normally be in relation to a specific activity or piece of work. Ideally this should be taken within one month of being accrued. It should not be confused with accrued hours built up through flexi-time.
This includes occasional weekend working such as Open Days or working during Welcome week.
In order to book TOIL off in Employee Self Service, you will need to check you have available hours first. If you do not have time you will need to speak with your line manager before making a booking.
This can be booked as Time Off In Lieu via Employee Self-service using the following link: Employee Self Service
Guidance notes are available via 'Things to do now'.
Compassionate leave
Compassionate leave is paid leave that allows an employee time off to deal with their personal distress and related practical arrangements, primarily, but not limited to, when a member of their family dies. It can also apply in instances of serious illness or injury.
There is further guidance on Compassionate Leave.
This can be booked as compassionate leave via Employee Self-service using the following link: Employee Self Service
Guidance notes are available via 'Things to do now'.
Unpaid leave
Staff are now able to request unpaid leave for any length of time via Employee Self Service. Unpaid leave will be confirmed in an email once it has been authorised by your Reporting Manager. If unpaid leave is for over 8 weeks, then no annual leave will be accrued and the annual leave scheme on your HR record will be suspended for this period and reinstated from the return date. You should also be aware that any periods of unpaid leave will affect your Pensions contributions. Where possible and in advance of taking a period of unpaid leave employees should contact the Pensions Office for further information.
Guidance note are available via 'Things to do now'.