Frequently Asked Questions
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- Can I be made to take time off instead of payment for overtime?
- I have had to return from Annual Leave to attend court, what can I claim?
- My leave has been cancelled which included rest days. How will I be compensated?
- I had to remain at work at the end of my shift what can I claim?
- I had to remain at work at the end of my shift after nights going onto a rest day what can I claim?
- What can I claim for working on a rest day?
- What can I claim for working on a bank holiday?
- What compensation do I get if I volunteer to work a rest day/public holiday?
- I was told I had to start my shift earlier than scheduled, what can I claim?
- I‘ve been asked to perform as an Acting Sergeant/Inspector but have been told there is a qualifying period. Am I entitled to overtime? If so, at what rate?
- I was kept on duty and worked into a day that was scheduled for annual leave what can I claim?
- I got involved in something off duty, what can I claim?
- I booked a day off as TOIL and now I have to work, can I claim anything?
- I received a telephone call whilst at home when I was off duty. Can I claim overtime?
- I am being asked to change my duties at short notice, can they do that?
- My rest day was cancelled for an operational reason, I am now no longer required to work on that day as they have scaled the operation down, what am I entitled to?
- My child’s school was unexpectedly closed for the day & he was sent home, I couldn’t arrange childcare, do I have to use annual leave or time out of the book to care for him?
- When I have a rest day re-rostered to another day why do they take time off my card?
- How many days can I work in one go?
- What about my entitlement to a meal break?
- Can the force cancel my Public Holidays?
- So the suggestion that no Public Holiday will be paid in future is wrong?
- What is a lawful order?
- I want to work part-time. Can I choose the hours I work ?
- I am an Inspector and do not have a duty roster published. Is this right ?
- Do I have to take the annual fitness test?
- Is there an alternative to the shuttle-run and if so can I take it?
- How many days do I need to work before I am Temporary Promoted?
- What travelling time can I claim when working on a rest day?
- When can I claim mileage/travelling expenses?
- What will I get if I claim mileage and how should I claim?
- I was recalled to duty from home, what can I claim?
- What will I get paid if I work after 8 pm?
- What will I get paid if I have to work away from home?
- As part of my role, I’m being required to work away from my normal parade station. Can the force do this on a regular basis and what are my rights?
- What is on-call and what am I entitled too?
- When am I entitled to claim for food expenses?
- What else can I claim if I stay away from home for the night?
- How do I make a claim?
- How does sick leave affect my pay?
- Half Pay Calculations - from date of reporting sick - and the officer has Group Insurance.
- Estimates of income whilst on half pay (suffice to say each case is different and these figures are a guide only):
- What is a “Friend”?
- What can a “Friend” do?
- Who can be a “Friend”?
- What is A Regulation 17/18 Notice?
- What should I do if I find myself in trouble?
- What are the potential outcomes if the force proves my conduct as fell below the standards of professional behaviour?
- Will I receive Federation Funding for Legal Assistance in Criminal and Misconduct cases?
- What is a Local Resolution?
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