M&O01 - Financial Savings 2024-25 - Overtime
| Title | M&O01 - Financial Savings 2024-25 - Overtime |
|---|---|
| Council Resource | Finance and Corporate |
| Aims and Objectives | The purpose of this assessment is to consider the impact of a reduction in the level of premium rate overtime, building on the work carried out in partnership with the Trade Unions in previous years. It is proposed that the level of enhanced rate overtime is reduced. An element of the overtime will be in relation to HRA and IJB, however, through targeting a reduction of other services enhanced overtime by around 60% an estimated saving of over £0.300m could be made. This assumes that all hours worked on overtime is required. Through converting time and a half overtime to plain time, a saving of around one fifth of the costs can be made. This option will not impact on service delivery. |
| Conclusion | The purpose of this assessment is to consider the impact of a reduction in the level of premium rate overtime, building on the work carried out in partnership with the Trade Unions in previous years. Through reducing the level of enhanced rate overtime an estimated saving of over £0.300m could be made. An element of the overtime will be in relation to HRA and IJB, however, through targeting a reduction of other services enhanced overtime by around 60% an estimated saving of over £0.300m could be made. This assumes that all hours worked on overtime is required. Through converting time and a half overtime to plain time, a saving of around one fifth of the costs can be made. There is the potential that the policy will impact on the protected characteristics of age and sex, however we have no evidence that this will affect any age group greater than another. The aim of the policy is to deliver services in a different way and to ensure an appropriate work/life balance for employees. An overtime action plan is in place to consider alternative working and shift patterns for a small group of staff working unsocial hours. There will be no impact on standby services, for example emergency repairs and winter gritting activities. The aim of the policy is to deliver services in a different way and to ensure an appropriate work/life balance for employees. The plan will allow the policy to be monitored, using current processes, and reported to CMT on a regular basis. Approved by Council on 21 February 2024. |
| Completion date | 21 February 2024. |
| Contact Email address | equalities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk |