Record of Revision - 500 Human Resources Management

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Date Posted to the Web Chapter Policy Description of Change
23 August 2023 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.1 Storms and Hazardous Conditions Policy Administrative updates.
23 August 2023 Chapter 10: Other 10.1 Government Sign Language Interpreter Services Policy for D/deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Nova Scotians Administrative updates.
29 April 2022 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.4 Attendance Support and Management Policy Policy reviewed. No change.
1 April 2022 Chapter 6: Employee and Organizational Information 6.1 Employee Identification Card Policy Policy reviewed and amended.
16 April 2021 Chapter 5: Employee and Organizational Development 5.2 Performance Management Policy Policy reviewed and amended.

Updated to reflect current practices and other housekeeping changes.
18 March 2021 Chapter 3: Total Compensation and Benefits 3.2 Excluded Classification (EC) Step Increase Policy Policy reviewed, renamed and amended to reflect current practices.
7 December 2020 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.1 Storms or Hazardous Conditions Policy reviewed and amended.
21 July 2020 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.9 Respectful Workplace Policy Policy reviewed and amended. Directives, Objectives and Accountabilities have been updated to provide clarity.
28 November 2019 Chapter 3: Total Compensation and Benefits 3.1 Salary Determination Policy Policy reviewed and amended. Enquires section updated.
28 November 2019 Chapter 3: Total Compensation and Benefits 3.3 Temporary Assignment Policy Policy reviewed and amended. Enquires section updated.
28 November 2019 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.8 HIV/Aids in the Work Place Policy reviewed and amended. Enquiries section updated as well as housekeeping changes.
2 May 2019 Chapter 2: Attraction, Recruitment and Selection 2.4 Secondment Policy Appendix 2C - Departmental names updated.
16 April 2019 Chapter 7: Moving and Relocation 7.1 Moving and Relocation Policy Policy reviewed and amended. Changes approved by Treasury and Policy Board.
20 April 2019 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Policy reviewed and amended.
1 April 2019 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.5 Healthy Workplace Policy Policy repealed. Replaced by 4.7 Workplace Health and Safety Promotion Policy
1 April 2019 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.7 Occupational Health and Safety Policy repealed. Replaced by 4.7 Workplace Health and Safety Promotion Policy
14 March 2019 Chapter 5: Employee and Organizational Development 5.1 Employee Development Policy New Policy

(Replaces 5.1 Corporate Orientation Policy, 5.3 Human Resources Development and 5.4 Educational Leave).

 
14 March 2019 Chapter 5: Employee and Organizational Development 5.1 Corporate Employee Orientation Policy Policy repealed.
14 March 2019 Chapter 5: Employee and Organizational Development 5.3 Human Resources Development Policy repealed.
14 March 2019 Chapter 5: Employee and Organizational Development 5.4 Educational Leave Policy repealed.
10 January 2019 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.3 Workplace Impairment Policy New Policy
26 October 2018 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.4 Attendance Support and Absence Management Policy

(Previously titled Attendance Management Policy)

 Policy reviewed and amended to reflect the PNS current attendance & absence management programs.
7 May 2018 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.7 Workplace Health and Safety Promotion Policy New policy effective April 1, 2019.

The former Occupational Health and Safety remained effective July 1, 1997 to March 31, 2019.
3 May 2018 Chapter 5: Employee and Organizational Development 5.2 Performance Management Policy Policy reviewed and amended.

Updated to reflect changes to processes, forms and other housekeeping changes.
11 September 2017 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.6 Employee Recognition Policy Policy reviewed and amended.
11 September 2017 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.3 Visual Display Terminal Operations Policy repealed.
24 April 2017 Chapter 2: Attraction, Recruitment and Selection 2.2 Assistant Deputy Minister Policy Policy repealed.
11 April 2017 Chapter 6: Employee and Organizational Information 6.2 Employee Personnel Record Policy Policy reviewed and amended.
26 June 2012 Chapter 8: Conflict of Interest 8.1 Conflict of Interest Policy Policy reviewed and amended.
24 July 2012 Chapter 9: Employee Liability 9.1 Employee Indemnification and Legal Assistance Policy Policy reviewed and amended.
31 October 2016 Chapter 2: Attraction, Recruitment and Selection 2.1 Personal Services Contract Policy Policy reviewed and amended. Appendix 2-1A updated to reflect changes in the Personal Services Contract Regulations effective November 1, 2016.
22 October 2015 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.1 Storms or Hazardous Conditions Policy reviewed and amended.
24 April 2015 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Policy reviewed and amended.
2 March 2015 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.1 Storms or Hazardous Conditions Policy reviewed and amended.
21 October 2013 Chapter 5: Employee and Organizational Development 5.2 Performance Management Policy Policy reviewed and amended.
27 August 2013 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Policy reviewed and amended.
22 August 2013 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.7 Occupational Health and Safety Policy reviewed. No change.
13 June 2013 Chapter 2: Attraction, Recruitment and Selection 2.5 Fair Hiring Policy

Policy reviewed and amended.
31 August 2012 Chapter 2: Attraction, Recruitment and Selection 2.1 Personal Services Contract Policy Policy reviewed and amended. New appendix added.
24 July 2012 Chapter 9: Employee Liability 9.1 Employee Indemnification and Legal Assistance Policy New Policy
24 July 2012 Chapter 9: Employee Liability 9.1 Employee Liability Policy removed and replaced with the new Employee Indemnification and Legal Assistance Policy
3 July 2012 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.9 Respectful Workplace Policy Policy repealed and replaced with revised policy.
26 June 2012   Manual 500 Changes - Spring 2012 Summary of Changes released June 26, 2012
26 June 2012 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction No change
26 June 2012 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Introduction to the Corporate Human Resources Management Policy Manual (Manual 500) No change
26 June 2012 Chapter 2: Attraction, Recruitment and Selection 2.1 Personal Services Contract Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 2: Attraction, Recruitment and Selection 2.2 Assistant Deputy Minister Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 2: Attraction, Recruitment and Selection 2.3 Employment Equity Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 2: Attraction, Recruitment and Selection 2.4 Secondment Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 2: Attraction, Recruitment and Selection 2.5 Fair Hiring Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 3: Total Compensation and Benefits 3.1 Salary Determination Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 3: Total Compensation and Benefits 3.2 Excluded Classification (EC) Merit Pay Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 3: Total Compensation and Benefits 3.3 Temporary Assignment Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.1 Storms or Hazardous Conditions Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.2 Voluntary Unpaid Leave with Deferred Salary Recovery Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.3 Visual Display Terminal Operations Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.4 Attendance Management Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.5 Healthy Workplace Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.6 Employee Recognition Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.7 Occupational Health and Safety Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 4: Healthy and Productive Work Environment 4.8 HIV/Aids in the Work Place Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 5: Employee and Organizational Development 5.1 Corporate Employee Orientation Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 5: Employee and Organizational Development 5.2 Performance Management Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 5: Employee and Organizational Development 5.3 Human Resources Development Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 5: Employee and Organizational Development 5.4 Educational Leave Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 6: Employee and Organizational Information 6.1 Employee Identification Cards Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.

Policy reviewed and updated (Department name change)
26 June 2012 Chapter 6: Employee and Organizational Information 6.2 Employee Personnel Record Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 7: Moving and Relocation 7.1 Moving and Relocation Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 8: Conflict of Interest 8.1 Conflict of Interest Policy Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 9: Employee Liability 9.1 Employee Liability Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012 Chapter 10: Other 10.1 Government Sign Language Interpreter Services Policy for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Nova Scotians Renumbered and relocated to new chapter.
26 June 2012
  • Classification Policy
  • Overtime Policy
  • Job Sharing Policy
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Smoke-Free Workplace Policy
  • Personal Protection Policy
  • Special Leave Policy
  • Time-Off Less Than One Day Policy
  • Provincial Appointee Liability Policy
  • Public Service Awards Policy
 Policies repealed
 
11 June 2012 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy

Travel Policy moved to MM200, Budgeting and Financial Management Manual from MM500, Human Resources Managment Manual. (Transfer of responsibility from Public Service Commission to Department of Finance).
11 May 2012 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.2 Personal Services Contract Policy Policy reviewed, and amended (administrative changes).
30 March 2012 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy

Policy reviewed and amended

Schedule 7-1 amended.

10 February 2012 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.1 Occupational Health and Safety Policy reviewed and amended.
20 December 2011 Chapter 14: Disclosure of Wrongdoing 14.1 Disclosure of Wrongdoing Policy Policy repealed
28 November 2011 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.2 Personal Services Contract Policy Policy reviewed, and amended.
28 November 2011 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.3 Government Sign Language Interpreter Services Policy for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Nova Scotians Pages renumbered.
28 November 2011 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.4 Secondment Policy Pages renumbered.
28 November 2011 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.5 Assistant Deputy Minister Policy Pages renumbered.
27 October 2011 Chapter 10: Dispute Resolution 10.1 Dispute Resolution Policy for Excluded Civil Servants Policy repealed.
10 May 2011 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy

Policy reviewed and amended

Out-of-Country Travel form reviewed and revised.
1 April 2011 Chapter 9: Performance Management 9.3 Conflict of Interest Policy Policy reviewed and amended.
30 March 2011 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy

Policy reviewed and Schedule 7-1 amended
30 March 2011 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.1 Occupational Health and Safety Policy reviewed and amended.
22 February 2011 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy

Policy reviewed and Schedule 7-1 amended
22 February 2011 Chapter 4 - Classification and Pay 4.2  Salary Determination Policy New Policy.
22 February 2011 Chapter 4 - Classification and Pay 4.2  Salary Determination for Excluded Employees Policy removed.
22 February 2011 Chapter 4 - Classification and Pay 4.3 Temporary Assignment Policy New Policy.
22 February 2011 Chapter 4 - Classification and Pay 4.3 Temporary Assignment for Exluded Classifications Policy Policy removed.
22 February 2011 Chapter 4 - Classification and Pay 4.4  Excluded Classification (EC) Merit Pay Policy New Policy
22 February 2011 Chapter 4 - Classification and Pay 4.4  MCP Pay for Performance Policy Policy removed.
22 October 2010 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy

Policy reviewed and amended (New form and process change respecting Out-of-Country Travel)
17 September 2010 N/A Preface Preface reviewed and amended.
8 September 2010 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy Policy reviewed and amended (Out-of-Country Travel Security Awareness)
25 August 2010 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.1 Fair Hiring Policy Policy reviewed, and amended to correct references to the code of conduct and the Conflict of Interest Policy.
25 August 2010 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.2 Personal Services Contract Policy Policy reviewed, and amended to correct references to the code of conduct and the Conflict of Interest Policy.
19 May 2010 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.4 Secondment Policy Policy reviewed, and amended.
30 April 2010 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy Policy reviewed and amended (Shedule 7-1)
14 April 2010 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.2 Moving and Relocation Policy Policy reviewed, and amended to reflect spelling errors.
1 February 2010 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.1 Fair Hiring Policy Policy reviewed, and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
28 January 2010 Chapter 12: Leaves and Absences 12.5 Storms or Hazardous Conditions Policy reviewed, and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
28 January 2010 Chapter 9: Performance Management 9.3 Conflict of Interest Policy Policy reviewed, and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
28 January 2010 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.2 Moving and Relocation Policy Policy reviewed, and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
28 January 2010 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.4 Secondment Policy Policy reviewed, and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
20 January 2010 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.5 Assistant Deputy Minister Policy Policy reviewed, and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
20 January 2010 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.2 Personal Services Contract Policy Policy reviewed, and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
21 December 2009 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.1 Occupational Health and Safety Policy reviewed and amended.
18 November 2009 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy

Policy reviewed and amended to include reference to form for Out-of-Country Travel Approval.
15 May 2009 Chapter 9: Performance Management 9.3 Conflict of Interest Policy New Policy.
15 May 2009 Chapter 9: Performance Management 9.3 Code of Conduct for Civil Servants Policy removed and replaced with 9.3 Conflict of Interest Policy.
2 April 2009 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy

Policy reviewed and appendices amended
26 February 2009 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.1 Occupational Health and Safety Policy reviewed and amended.
2 February 2009 Chapter8: Training and Development 8.3 Educational Leave Pages renumbered.
2 February 2009 Chapter8: Training and Development 8.2 Corporate Employee Orientation Policy New policy.
2 February 2009 Chapter8: Training and Development 8.2 Employee Orientation Policy removed.
26 January 2009 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Policy reviewed; no change
21 October 2008 Chapter 9: Performance Management 9.4 9.3 Code of Conduct for Civil Servants Policy and pages renumbered.
21 October 2008 Chapter 9: Performance Management 9.3 Sexual Harassment and No Discrimination Policy Policy removed. (Included in 6.7 Respectful Workplace Policy)
1 October 2008 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.7 Respectful Workplace Policy New Policy
30 September 2008 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.6 2.5 Assistant Deputy Minister Policy Policy and Pages renumbered.
30 September 2008 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.5 2.4 Secondment Policy Policy and Pages renumbered.
30 September 2008 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.4 2.3 Government Sign Language Interpreter Services Policy for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Nova Scotians Policy and Pages renumbered.
30 September 2008 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.3 2.2 Personal Services Contract Policy Policy and Pages renumbered.
30 September 2008 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.2 Background Checks on Candidates Being Considered for Employment in the NS Public Service

Policy removed and references included in new 2.1 Fair Hiring Policy

 

30 September 2008 Chapter 3: Affirmative Action 3.1 Affirmative Action Policy

Policy removed and replaced with new 3.1 Employment Equity Policy

8 April 2008 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.1 Fair Hiring Policy New Policy:

Effective:
2008-Oct-01
8 April 2008 Chapter 3: Affirmative Action 3.1 Employment Equity Policy New Policy:

Effective:
2008-Oct-01
4 April 2008 Chapter 12: Leaves and Absences 12.5 Storms or Hazardous Conditions Policy reviewed and amended
4 April 2008 Chapter 4 - Classification and Pay 4.2  Salary Determination for Excluded Employees Policy reviewed, renamed and amended
4 April 2008 Chapter 4 - Classification and Pay 4.3 Temporary Assignment for Exluded Classifications Policy Policy reviewed, renamed and amended
4 April 2008 Chapter 4 - Classification and Pay 4.4  MCP Pay for Performance Policy Pages renumbered.
4 April 2008 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy Policy reviewed and appendices amended
2008 January 31 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.1 Occupational Health and Safety Policy reviewed and amended
21 December 2007 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Policy reviewed; no change
16 November 2007 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.2 Moving and Relocation Policy

Policy reviewed and amended

30 October 2007 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy

Policy reviewed and amended
12 September 2007 Chapter 15: Employee Recognition 15.1 Employee Recognition Policy Policy reviewed and amended (Page 15-12)
4 September 2007 Chapter 9 - Performance Management 9.1 Performance Management Policy Policy reviewed and amended.
28 August 2007 Chapter 4 - Classification and Pay 4.4  MCP Pay for Performance Policy Policy reviewed and amended.
11 July 2007 Chapter 11: Employee Records 11.2 Employee Personnel Record Policy Pages renumbered.
11 July 2007 Chapter 11: Employee Records 11.1 Identification Cards Policy Policy reviewed and amended.
27 April 2007 Chapter 15: Employee Recognition 15.2 Public Service Awards Pages renumbered and chapter reference changed.
27 April 2007 Chapter 15: Employee Recognition 15.1 Employee Recognition Policy New Policy.
27 April 2007 Chapter 15: Employee Service Awards Chapter renamed to Chapter 15: Employee Recognition.
27 April 2007 Chapter 15: Employee Service Awards 15.3 Retirement Celebrations Policy removed.
27 April 2007 Chapter 15: Employee Service Awards 15.1 Long Service Awards Policy removed.
26 April 2007 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.1 Occupational Health and Safety Policy reviewed and amended
05 April 2007 Chapter 4 - Classification and Pay 4.5  Pay for Performance for Senior Officials Policy removed.
31 January 2007 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.6 Healthy Workplace Policy New Policy.
31 July 2006 Chapter 12: Leaves and Absences 12.4 Voluntary Unpaid Leave with Deferred Salary Recovery Policy Appendix and References to Appendix removed.
4 November 2006 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.5 Secondment Policy Policy reviewed and updated.
31 July 2006 Chapter 20 14: Disclosure of Wrongdoing 20 14.1 Disclosure of Wrongdoing Policy Moved to Chapter 14; Policy renumbered to 14.1
31 July 2006 Chapter 19 18: Employee Service Awards 19.4 15.3 Retirement Celebrations Chapter renumbered to 15; Policy renumbered to 15.3
31 July 2006 Chapter 19: Employee Service Awards 19.3 Gifts and Awards Moved to Management Manual 300 Common Services
31 July 2006 Chapter 19 18: Employee Service Awards 19.2 15.2 Public Service Awards Chapter renumbered to 15; Policy renumbered to 15.2
31 July 2006 Chapter 19 18: Employee Service Awards 19.1 15.1 Long Service Awards Chapter renumbered to 15; Policy renumbered to 15.1
31 July 2006 Chapter 18 19: The Separation Procedure 18 The Separation Procedure Chapter Renumbered to 16; Policy removed. Readers re-directed to information sources via new pop-up window.
31 July 2006 Chapter 17: Smoking 17 6.5 Smoke-Free Workplace Policy Policy moved to Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment; Chapter renamed. Policy renumbered to 6.5
31 July 2006 Chapter 16: HIV/AIDS in the Work Place 16 6.4 HIV/AIDS in the Work Place Policy moved to Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment; Chapter renamed. Policy renumbered to 6.4
31 July 2006 Chapter 15: Employee Assistance Program 15 6.3 Employee Assistance Program Policy moved to Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment; Chapter renamed. Policy renumbered to 6.3
31 July 2006 Chapter 14: Occupational Health and Safety 14 6.1 Occupational Health and Safety Policy moved to Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment; Chapter renamed. Policy renumbered to 6.1
31 July 2006 Chapter 12: Leaves and Absences 12.8 12.5 Storms or Hazardous Conditions Policy renumbered to 12.5
31 July 2006 Chapter 12: Leaves and Absences 12.7 12.4 Voluntary Unpaid Leave with Deferred Salary Recovery Policy Policy renumbered to 12.4
31 July 2006 Chapter 12: Leaves and Absences 12.6 12.3 Time-off Less Than One Day Policy renumbered to 12.3
31 July 2006 Chapter 12: Leaves and Absences 12.5 12.2 Special Leave Policy renumbered to 12.2
31 July 2006 Chapter 12: Leaves and Absences 12.4 Long-Term Disability Policy removed. Readers re-directed to information sources via new pop-up window.
31 July 2006 Chapter 12: Leaves and Absences 12.3 Sick Leave Policy removed. Readers re-directed to information sources via new pop-up window.
31 July 2006 Chapter 12: Leaves and Absences 12.2 Vacation Policy removed. Readers re-directed to information sources via new pop-up window.
31 July 2006 Chapter 10: Dispute Resolution 10.2 10.1 Dispute Resolution Policy for Excluded Civil Servants Policy renumbered to 10.1
31 July 2006 Chapter 10: Dispute Resolution 10.1 Handling a Grievance Policy removed. Readers re-directed to information sources via new pop-up window.
31 July 2006 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.3 Gasoline Credit Cards Moved to Chapter 9: Government Credit Cards, Management Manual 200 - Budgeting and Financial Management
31 July 2006 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.7 6.2 Visual Display Terminal Operations Policy renumbered to 6.2
31 July 2006 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.6 Group Travel Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Policy Policy removed. Readers re-directed to information sources via new pop-up window.
31 July 2006 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.5 Group Life Insurance Plan Policy removed. Readers re-directed to information sources via new pop-up window.
31 July 2006 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.4 Nova Scotia Government Consolidated Health and Dental Plan Policy removed. Readers re-directed to information sources via new pop-up window.
31 July 2006 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.3 Other Retirement Considerations Policy removed. Readers re-directed to information sources via new pop-up window.
31 July 2006 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.2 Retirement Documentation Policy removed. Readers re-directed to information sources via new pop-up window.
31 July 2006 Chapter 6: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment 6.1 Public Service Superannuation Act Policy removed. Readers re-directed to information sources via new pop-up window.
31 July 2006 Chapter 6: Pension and Insurance   New Chapter name: Healthy, Safe and Supportive Work Environment
31 July 2006 Chapter 5: Hours of Work and Overtime 5.4 5.2 Job Sharing Policy Renumbered to 5.2
31 July 2006 Chapter 5: Hours of Work and Overtime 5.3 5.1 Overtime Policy renumbered to 5.1
31 July 2006 Chapter 5: Hours of Work and Overtime 5.2 Holiday Entitlement Policy removed. Readers re-directed to information sources via new pop-up window.
31 July 2006 Chapter 5: Hours of Work and Overtime 5.1 Hours of Work Policy removed. Readers re-directed to information sources via new pop-up window.
31 July 2006 Chapter 3: Affirmative Action 3 3.1 Affirmative Action Policy Policy renumbered to 3.1
31 July 2006 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.7 2.6 Assistant Deputy Minister Policy Policy renumbered to 2.6
31 July 2006 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.6 2.5 Secondment Policy Policy renumbered to 2.5
31 July 2006 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.5 PSC Sign Language Interpreter Services Policy for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians Relocated to PSC website
31 May 2006 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy

Policy reviewed and amended
31 May 2006 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.2 Moving and Relocation Policy

Pages renumbered
31 May 2006 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.3 Gasoline Credit Cards

Pages renumbered
11 May 2006 Chapter 14: Occupational Health and Safety 14 Occupational Health and Safety

Policy reviewed and amended
20 Dec 2005 Chapter 12: Leaves and Absences 12.8  Storms or Hazardous Conditions New Policy
20 Dec 2005 Chapter 12: Leaves and Absences 12.7  Voluntary Unpaid Leave with Deferred Salary Recovery Policy Page numbers amended
20 Dec 2005 Chapter 12: Leaves and Absences 12.6 Time-off Less Than One Day Policy amended (section on storms removed)
04 Nov 2005 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.3 Personal Services Contracts Policy reviewed and amended. Effective:
01-01-2006
01 Nov 2005 Chapter 4 - Classification and Pay 4.5  Pay for Performance for Senior Officials Policy reviewed and amended
01 Nov 2005 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.7 Assistant Deputy Minister Policy Policy reviewed and amended
01 Nov 2005 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Policy reviewed and amended
14 October 2005 Chapter 7: Travel and Relocation 7.1 Travel Policy Policy reviewed and amended
10 October 2005 Chapter 19: Employee Service Awards 19.3 Gifts and Awards Policy reviewed and amended
31 May 2005 Chapter 5: Pensions and Insurance 6.5 Group Life Insurance Plan Policy reviewed and amended
7 January 2005 Chapter 14: Occupational Health and Safety 14 Occupational Health and Safety Policy reviewed and amended
17 September 2004 Chapter 20: Disclosure of Wrongdoing 20 Disclosure of Wrongdoing Policy New Policy
25 August 2004 Chapter 2: Staffing 2.7 Assistant Deputy Minister Policy New Policy
27 July 2004 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Policy reviewed and amended
13 May 2004 Chapter 10: Dispute Resolution 10.2 Dispute Resolution Policy for Excluded Civil Servants Chapter renamed; New Policy added
27 November 2003 Chapter 12:  Leave and Absences 12.7 Voluntary Unpaid Leave with Deferred Salary Recovery Policy New Policy
22 October 2003 Chapter 4: Classification and Pay 4.4 MCP Pay for Performance Policy Policy reviewed and amended
19 August 2003 Chapter 19: Employee Service Awards 19.2 Public Service Awards Policy reviewed and amended
28 Feb 2003 Chapter 4 - Classification and Pay 4.5  Pay for Performance for Senior Officials New Policy