Leave and Absence

Garden Leave

In this guide, we'll discuss what garden leave is, employee rights during this type of leave, and the benefits it can bring.

Menstrual Leave

In this guide, we'll discuss what menstrual leave is, the benefits of offering it, as well as how you can create your own menstrual leave policy.

Unpaid Leave

In this guide, we'll discuss what unpaid leave is, the different types, and how to manage it successfully in your company.

Sabbatical Leave

Read our guide where we'll discuss what sabbatical leave is, how long it can last, and how to manage it in your business.

Annual Leave

In this guide, we'll discuss what annual leave is, how much holiday employees get, and what the legal minimum requirements are.

Shared Parental Leave

When it comes to time off for parents, employees have several rights and requirements. To gain a suitable work-life balance, your staff can apply for Shared Parental Leave.

Prime Minister sets out reform measures to tackle 'sick note culture'

Almost 11 million fit notes were issued last year, with an overwhelming 94% of those signed “not fit for work”. And that, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said, is a problem that must be tackled with more help for people to get the appropriate support they may need to remain in work.

Reform to SSP and fit notes proposed

Given the high rates of sickness absence in the UK, there have been recent calls for reform of both the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system and the fit note process.

HR considerations when preparing for seasonal workers

As the days start to get longer, for businesses where work fluctuates because of seasonal peaks and troughs, how the busy summer season will be staffed may be a consideration many are now starting to think about.

Long-term sickness absences reach record high

Do I have to allow staff to take time off and work flexibly during Ramadan?

Soon, many Muslims will be observing Ramadan. And if this includes any of your staff, be aware that they may struggle to manage their work commitments during this time…

The five-step process for managing staff sickness

ACAS recently updated its guidance around managing sickness absences at work. So, now is a good time to make sure you’re doing everything you can to help manage sickness in your workplace.

If you have never created a written warning letter for sickness absence before, there's no need to stress - Peninsula has a template you can download for free.

This employment law guide explores the basics of shared parental leave and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.

Employees have a statutory right to take time off work to deal with emergencies involving a dependant. It is often mistaken for the right to take time off for any kind of emergency, however, it is not.

This employment law guide explores the basics of maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental & parental leave and time off for dependants and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.

This employment law guide explores the basics of sickness absence and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.

This employment law guide explores the basics of employee annual leave entitlement and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.