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TACOS quiz

  •  English    18     Public
    the terms and conditions of service
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  • Criminal checks are not mentioned in the TACOS (T/F?)
    False
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  • How many days of leave are Teaching staff allowed according to TACOS?
    42 calendar days and additional paid leave of 7 days
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  • How many days of sick leave are you allowed every year?
    10 days uncertified (no more than 3 in a row), however much certified sick leave you need
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  • What happens if you fall ill during your annual leave?
    If you fall ill when on annual leave, inform your line manager on the first day of illness so that your leave record can be adjusted.
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  • When should one inform the management about wanting to go on maternity leave?
    If possible three months in advance, of the expected date of taking maternity leave. She should state whether she will return to work, and, if so, when she inte
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  • How many days of paid maternity leave is a staff member eligible for?
    126 calendar days’ (18 weeks’) maternity leave on full pay. In case of health complications during pregnancy/delivery, this term can be extended to 140 calendar
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  • Is there any paternity leave?
    New fathers are eligible for 10 days' paid paternity leave and also, by agreement with their line manager and Director, to unpaid special leave. The new father
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  • What about compassionate leave?
    Up to 3 days locally, up to 7 days if international travel is required. Medical evidence may be required. The British Council may also, at its discretion, cove
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  • Is there any study leave?
    Up to 10 days of paid study leave in a year can be granted by the Director at his/her discretion for professional certification examinations or training course.
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  • What can be regarded as misconduct?
    Illustrating examples: non-performance or improper performance of the employee’s duties, rudeness to a colleague or a contact, habitual tardiness to work etc
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  • What is gross misconduct?
    Gross misconduct is an exceptionally serious lapse in behaviour. Illustrating examples: theft, fraud, assault
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  • What can happen if misconduct or gross misconduct is alleged?
    The employee may be suspended on full pay, not allowed to continue his/her duty while an investigation is carried out. First - informal, then - formal
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  • What if you take too many sick leaves?
    Your manager may discuss it with you on your return to work. If your performance has been unsatisfactory because of frequent absences, they will interview you
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  • What are TGs?
    Terminal gratuities
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  • How are TGs calculated?
    (after 6 months of service) • The minimum TG payment is calculated as one month's salary for each year of paid service
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  • How many hours are there in a working week?
    There are 38 net conditioned hours
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