Time off for training

New Rights! - Time off for training

Did you know that under the Employee Study and Training (Eligibility, Complaints and Remedies) Regulations 2010 you may have a right to request time off for training?

Dependent upon the size of your company and the amount of continuous weeks worked you may be eligible for unpaid time off for training.  Companies with at least 250 employees must consider the requests from employees who have 26 weeks or more of continuous service should they wish to undertake training that is relevant to their job.  From 2011 this will also apply to all companies regardless of size.

Bear this in mind when you're looking to study your next health and safety qual!

For full information take a look at http://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/pm/articles/2010/04/a-flexible-approach-to-employees-taking-time-off-to-study.htm