Casuals FAQs

When should a university hire casual staff?

• Employing casual staff may be appropriate in cases where the work is occasional (e.g. exam invigilators, visiting lecturers); sporadic / subject to demand (e.g. conference staff); or for a limited period of up to 13 weeks. The individual has no obligation to be available for work, and the University has no obligation to provide work.

How should Casuals be paid?

• for the hours they work and for accrued statutory annual leave. They will have no service conditions nor continuity of employment. Casuals should be paid at the appropriate University rate for the work in line with the principles of equal pay and the University pay and grading

Where can I find faculty-specific information for casual staff?

• You can find faculty-specific information for casual staff on their respective intranet sites.

Can a Casual view their payslips?

• All you have to do is to set up MyView with your usual university login and DUO security

Do I need to take a lunch hour in an 7-8 hour day?

• In the UK, if you are an adult (over 18) and are expected to work for more than six hours in a day, you are entitled to an uninterrupted rest break of at least 20 minutes. This break, which can be a coffee or lunch break, must be taken away from your workstation during your working time and not at the very beginning or end of your day. If you are a young worker (under 18 but over school-leaving age), you are entitled to a 30-minute rest break if you work more than four and a half hours at a stretch.

As a Casual worker in the University of Manchester, if you are working a 7-hour day, you must take at least 30 minutes away from your task (during the middle of your day), and this break is unpaid. This will be reflected in your Timesheet submission.

Will I be provided with training for the role?

• The manager who is responsible for providing the work must ensure all Casual staff are trained for the work to be undertaken and this training will be paid work.