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Time off for Public Duties – Employer Policy under s.50 Employment Rights Act 1996 (England, Wales and Scotland): Eligibility, Pay, Procedures and Tribunal Complaints

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The Company acknowledges the benefit to employees, the organisation and the wider community of allowing colleagues to undertake public responsibilities. The Company further acknowledges its statutory obligations, and will ordinarily support any reasonable request for time away from work to fulfil such duties.

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This document outlines [ and extends as appropriate ] the Company’s approach to granting time off for public duties in line with section 50 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA 1996). It offers guidance for employees and their managers. The Company will handle applications for time off for public duties consistently and in line with this policy.

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Every Company employee, irrespective of service length, working hours or grade, holds the right to take time off for public duties...

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