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>>> ADMIN-EO 12/16/05 10:09 >>>
Dear Colleagues,
we have an interesting case here which I'd appreciate advice on. A
research
academic, who is deemed to be working above his grade level, does not
come
into work on Fridays at all. this has come to light because he has not
been
attending departmental meetings which are always held on a Friday.
After
consulting him we discover he belongs to a particular African Christian
Sect
which does no work at all on a Friday. (so homeworking is not an
option).
At the University of Kent our academics have NO proscribed hours, and
the
particular Department allows academics wide freedom to come to campus
only
when required. the Departmental Head now wishes to require the
individual
to attend Dept. Meetings.
We are of course suggesting that the days on which the meetings are held
vary.
Our Guidelines are full of good stuff about consultation and
flexibility,
but this case is a bit outside that, and the wider issue is one we
would
like advice on. My inclination is that he should be allowed this
leeway,
but it is quite a precedent.
ideas welcome - this could be the beginning of an EO Christmas Quiz!
best wishes,
Judith Dimond
Equality Co-ordinator
University of Kent
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