SRA Handbook

Absences from work during a training contract

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Regulation 25: Absences from work during a training contract

25.1

During the period of your training contract you are entitled to have absences from work for:

(a)

attendance at all required elements of a PSC;

(b)

annual leave in accordance with the Working Time Regulations;

(c)

training with the reserve forces;

(d)

up to 20 days of uncertified sick leave; and

(e)

any other reason required by law.

25.2

Your training contract will have to be extended with the training establishment's consent if you are absent from work for a total of over four months during the term of your training contract.

Guidance note:

(i)

Your  training establishment will need to apply to us for such an extension.

(ii)

For the purpose of regulation 25.1(e), 'any other reason required by law' includes, but is not limited to:

(a)

long term illness;

(b)

maternity leave;

(c)

paternity leave; or

(d)

unpaid leave.