On-call
Following a review of the Early Implementation process the Agenda for Change on-call arrangements will remain unchanged; however, employers will be able to continue with their existing arrangements during a four year protection period. The AfC on-call arrangements will be reviewed during the four year protection period.
On-call arrangements under Agenda for Change?
Staff who have to be available to provide on-call cover outside their normal working hours will receive a fixed pay supplement, based on the number of defined periods when they are on-call. In addition, if called into work during a period of on-call, they will receive recompense for the actual work done.
| Frequency of On-call | Value of supplement as percentage of basic pay |
|---|---|
| Average of 1 in 3 or more frequent | 9.5 per cent |
| Between 1 in 6 but less than 1 in 3 | 4.5 per cent |
| Between 1 in 9 but less than 1 in 6 | 3.0 per cent |
| Between 1 in 12 or more but less than 1 in 9 | 2.0 per cent |
| Less frequent than 1 in 12 | By local agreement |
For part time staff the percentage added to basic pay on account of on-call availability will be adjusted to ensure that they are paid a fair percentage enhancement of salary for on-call working. This will be done by adjusting the payment in proportion to their part time salary so that they receive the same payment for the same length of availability on-call as full time staff.