Information on the Overseas Employment Policy

The overseas employment policy was launched in March 2022 as a means of protecting the interests of our employees when conducting work overseas on behalf of the University. Overseas work typically takes place when linked to a specific research project where University business can only be conducted from another country.

Overseas working can create risks to the University and the individual such as the need to abide by local (overseas) employment laws that differ to those in the UK, immigration rules, health and safety, insurance, individual and corporation taxes, social security payments etc.

The University policy allows for working overseas for personal reasons - in extenuating circumstances - for up to 90 days with permission of the Head of Department. In comparison to other HEIs, the University is very accommodating in this regard.

In circumstances where an overseas assignment will exceed 90 days, advice and approval will be required from the relevant Dean for the academic department or the Chief Financial Operating Officer for Professional Support Directorates (or their nominated authority) and then extensive external advice needs to be purchased to ensure the relevant measures and protections can be implemented.

It is recommended that frequent reviews of staff working overseas are conducted to ensure the arrangements remain in line with departmental requirements. Guidance can be sought from your HR Adviser via hr-operations@york.ac.uk