Other time off work

The Time Off Work booklet provides information and guidance on the options available for employees to request time off work.

For example, the booklet covers time off that may be needed in relation to foster caring, urgent domestic leave (compassionate), antenatal and fertility care, jury service, election and public duties, interviews, medical appointment and Trade Union responsibilities.

Time off work booklet (DOC 249KB)

Study and training

Employees who have a minimum of 26 weeks' continuous service have the right to request time off for study or training and to have their request considered by their employer.

It is our policy to consider requests for time off for study or training from all employees, ie not only those who are eligible under the legislation above to submit such requests.

Right to request time off work for study or training procedure (PDF 246KB)

Adverse weather

In cases of extreme weather conditions or other exceptional circumstances outside anyone's control, employees may have difficulties in getting to their normal place of work.

In such circumstances the key principle is that employees and line managers should agree what arrangements are reasonable in the circumstances.   Employees should make every effort to attend for work (including at an alternative workplace) and they should ensure that their line manager is kept fully informed of the situation, however it may be necessary for them to take time off. Working from home could be an option as well.

Adverse weather guidance (PDF 202KB)

Special events

We recognise that employees may wish to take time off from work at or around the time of major national or sporting events and that this may be very important to some individuals.

Special events guidance (PDF 213KB)

Reservists

The new HR procedure sets out our obligations towards employees who are members of the Reserve Forces including leave, mobilisation and return to work arrangements.

Reservist procedure (PDF 629KB)