1. HR User Group DBS checks – ensuring the right level of check is undertaken and related updates Shared Parental Leave - update from workshops / further issues or comments arising from Departments Immigration - update on recent/forthcoming rules changes Policy updates

2. DBS Checks New form is being trialled, some issues emerging Seeking feedback on what needs to be clarified Developing a workshop to explain DBS checks Volunteers for involvement?

3. Shared Parental Leave Policy, procedure, forms and FAQs on website http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/parental-leave.php http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/parental-leave.php 13 workshops delivered – 145 attendees Additional comms through faculty newsletters and presentation to PACT, Athena Swan groups, etc. IoE adopted all changes Forms updated with feedback Annual leave staying outside of process Calculator in development Continue to welcome feedback/ideas when applying policy/forms in practice

4. Immigration (1) Minimum salary thresholds increased from 6 April Cooling off period won’t apply to previous Tier 2 grants of 3 months or less Small changes to occupational shortage list (mainly digital technology sector) Immigration health surcharge introduced on 6 April. £200 for each year of visa for non EEA nationals. Australian and NZ nationals exempt. Registered Traveller’s Scheme

5. Immigration (2) Biometric Residents’ Documents Changes to Visitor Routes Visa Fees increased Still awaiting Home Office response on sector submission re student term dates

6. Additional Policy Updates Induction and Probation Policy all staff consultation after Easter Staff Survey 2015 – starting planning! Overtime Policy – new document reflecting existing T&Cs Non Smoking Policy – e-cigs/vaping included