Time Off Policy - February 2026

In this section

Print this page

1. Introduction

Carmarthenshire County Council is committed to improving the work life balance of employees. The Council recognises that there are certain occasions/times when short- or long-term periods of time off are necessary outside of annual leave entitlement. The Council will endeavour to support staff in balancing their work and personal commitments. 

KEY PRINCIPLES

•    This Policy applies subject to service needs.
•    Notice must be given as far in advance as possible.
•    Abuse of this policy will be dealt with under the Council’s Disciplinary procedure.
•    This policy must be applied consistently to all irrespective of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, language, disability, religion and belief or non-belief, age, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and parental, marital or civil partnership status (including partners of the same sex).