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FOI publication scheme 4 - Internal Guidance

4.1 Diversity (formerly equal opportunities)
short description The Diversity policy aims to:
  • promote a diverse workforce and ensure that the organise has access to valuable knowledge, experience and skills
  • promote equal treatment for all staff and potential staff
  • ensure that this is managed in such a way that the organisation complies with equal opportunities legislation and codes of practice
format and availability A paper copy is given to all staff on commencement of employment, and an electronic version is available on the staff intranet. (The document will be added to the QCA website in due course.)
date of publication n/a (ongoing)
price n/a (internal document)

4.2 Health & Safety
short description QCA's Health and Safety policy, together with information on staff welfare, employer's liability and professional indemnity insurance. There are appendices which deal with:
  • Fire precautions
  • General precautions for QCA's premises
  • Responsibilities of Fire Wardens and other responsible staff
  • Office Hazards
  • Smoking
  • Reporting accidents and incidents
  • First Aid arrangements
  • Security
  • Dealing with suspicious objects
  • Eye care arrangements
format and availability A paper copy is given to all staff on commencement of employment, and an electronic version is available on the staff intranet. (The document will be added to the QCA website in due course.)
date of publication n/a (ongoing)
price n/a (internal document)

4.3 Code of Conduct
short description Sets out a Code of Conduct and associated policies for QCA staff, following the recommendations of the Committee on Standards in Public Life. Includes advice on registering external interests, political activities, accepting gifts and hospitality, and providing hospitality for visitors.
format and availability A paper copy is given to all staff on commencement of employment, and an electronic version is available on the staff intranet. (The document will be added to the QCA website in due course.)
date of publication n/a (ongoing)
price n/a (internal document)

4.4 Travel & Subsistence
short description Sets out the rules for the method of travel that QCA staff are allowed to use, and the cost of subsistence that may be claimed back afterwards.
format and availability A paper copy is given to all staff on commencement of employment, and an electronic version is available on the staff intranet. (The document will be added to the QCA website in due course.)
date of publication n/a (ongoing)
price n/a (internal document)

4.5 Staff Leave
short description Describes staff entitlements to annual leave and public and privilege holidays, and the procedures for taking leave. Also describes QCA's policies on career breaks and study leave.
format and availability A paper copy is given to all staff on commencement of employment, and an electronic version is available on the staff intranet. (The document will be added to the QCA website in due course.)
date of publication n/a (ongoing)
price (internal document)

4.6 Absence management
short description Reporting requirements for staff unable to attend work through ill health, and the procedures for monitoring and managing frequent intermittent and long-term sickness absence.
format and availability A paper copy is given to all staff on commencement of employment, and an electronic version is available on the staff intranet. The document will be added to the QCA website in due course.
date of publication n/a (ongoing)
price n/a (internal document)

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