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.
HMRC has launched a pilot whereby staff can work annualised hours but must sacrifice flexible working arrangements.
How should HR handle absence from work because of flight disruption following bank holiday air traffic control issues?
Acas has issued employer advice ahead of the Women's World Cup semi-final, which sees England's Lionesses face Australia.
How is holiday pay and entitlement in the UK set to change under plans to simplify employment law?
The Carer's Leave Bill has received Royal Assent, paving the way for employees to take up to five days of unpaid carer's leave.
The head of the TUC has asked people to 'spare a thought' for those who must work during the coronation or bank holiday.
The Carer's Leave Bill, which could see working carers get access to one week of unpaid carer's leave, has been passed by MPs.
EE has a new bank holiday working policy, where employees who work the five non-festive bank holidays will be entitled to five additional days off.
Stephen Simpson provides answer to employers' questions as rail strikes and airport staff shortages cause travel disruption for employees.
Important Bill for retaining staff and enabling employees to care for loved ones passing second reading in the House of Commons.
Almost a quarter of workers did not get the support they needed from their employers after a bereavement, according to...
With the Islamic festival of Eid Al-Adha expected to begin on 28 June, many Muslim employees will be preparing for...
Spain is planning to introduce up to five days of 'menstrual leave' per month for employees who suffer severe period pain.
Employees undergoing fertility treatment could be given new legal protections against discrimination under an MP's plans.
When managing employees with long Covid, employers need to remember their obligations under disability discrimination law.
Whether long Covid meets...
