Time Off Policy - February 2026

In this section

1. Introduction
2. Scope
3. Principles
4. Roles and responsibilities
5. Categories of time off

6. Effect of unpaid time off on LGPS pension contributions
7. Applications for time off
8. Process review
9. Ensuring equality of treatment

8. Process review

If an employee believes their request for leave (made under any of the categories included in this policy) has not been dealt with fairly, they must fully discuss their concerns with their line manager in the first instance. If the matter remains unresolved the employee can see advice from the HR team.

If a satisfactory solution is not achieved informally, then the employee can either raise this in accordance with the Authority’s Grievance Policy. Alternatively, where the Policy being referred to has a right to appeal and a prescribed process, this appeal route would need to be followed.