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UK employment law makes provision for a wide variety of types of leave from work. Some of the more common are annual leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, and time off for medical or dental appointments.


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    by Ashleigh Webber 13 May 2022

    Spain is planning to introduce up to five days of 'menstrual leave' per month for employees who suffer severe period pain.

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    MP seeks legal protections for employees undergoing fertility treatment

    by Ashleigh Webber 9 May 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 9 May 2022

    Employees undergoing fertility treatment could be given new legal protections against discrimination under an MP's plans.

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    Top 10 HR questions March 2022: is long Covid a disability?

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    by XpertHR 1 Apr 2022

    When managing employees with long Covid, employers need to remember their obligations under disability discrimination law.
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    Jewish worker dismissed following Passover absence wins £26k

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    by Ashleigh Webber 7 Mar 2022

    A Jewish employee who lost his law firm job for failing to attend work during a religious holiday has won...

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    Top 10 HR questions February 2022: positive Covid tests

    by XpertHR 2 Mar 2022
    by XpertHR 2 Mar 2022

    There is no longer a legal requirement in England to self-isolate after testing positive for coronavirus.
    The removal of the...

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    How should HR approach sabbatical requests?

    by Rhona Darbyshire 21 Feb 2022
    by Rhona Darbyshire 21 Feb 2022

    It is a good idea to have a formal policy for career breaks in place, writes Rhoda Darbyshire.

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    Why parental leave policies should be used to attract the best candidates

    by Christine Caffrey 18 Feb 2022
    by Christine Caffrey 18 Feb 2022

    Statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay are only available to employees with six months’ service. This is dissuading prospective parents from changing jobs.

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    Top 10 HR questions November 2021: redundancy appeals, annual leave

    by XpertHR 2 Dec 2021
    by XpertHR 2 Dec 2021

    One of the questions in the top 10 for November asks whether, for a redundancy dismissal to be fair, there...

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    Stockbroker to allow unlimited holiday to stop burnout

    by Jo Faragher 19 Nov 2021
    by Jo Faragher 19 Nov 2021

    Staff at stockbroking firm FinnCap will be able to take unlimited holiday from next year in a bid to prevent...

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    Travel disruption: employers’ questions answered

    by XpertHR 27 Sep 2021
    by XpertHR 27 Sep 2021

    Fuel supply issues affecting drivers, eco protesters blocking roads and public transport staff shortages can all cause travel disruption for employees.

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    Employers should urge workers to take time off, says Acas

    by Ashleigh Webber 30 Jul 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 30 Jul 2021

    Burnout warning as research finds four in 10 UK employees have taken less paid leave during the pandemic than pre-Covid times.

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    Bumble gives staff week off to tackle burnout

    by Ashleigh Webber 22 Jun 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 22 Jun 2021

    Fears over staff burnout have led dating app company Bumble to close its offices this week to allow staff some free time.

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    Portugal on amber list: employers need quarantine plans

    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Jun 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Jun 2021

    Employers urged to develop policies that explain how they will handle travel quarantine requirements after Portugal is added to the amber list.

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    Five potential HR holiday dilemmas this summer

    by Stephen Simpson 26 May 2021
    by Stephen Simpson 26 May 2021

    As restrictions on international travel ease, Stephen Simpson highlights five potential annual leave issues that employers could face this summer...

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    Monzo offers leave for pregnancy loss and fertility treatment

    by Ashleigh Webber 10 May 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 10 May 2021

    Online bank Monzo has introduced 10 days' paid leave for those who experience pregnancy loss, and eight days' leave for those undergoing fertility treatment.

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