Leave and Absence

  • a man in a garden

    Guide

    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.

    Peninsula Logo
    Peninsula TeamPeninsula Team
    • Leave and Absence
  • A woman clutching her stomach

    Guide

    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.

    Peninsula Logo
    Peninsula TeamPeninsula Team
    • Leave and Absence
  • a woman holding a mug sitting on a couch

    Guide

    Unpaid Leave

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

    Peninsula Logo
    Peninsula TeamPeninsula Team
    • Leave and Absence
  • a woman sat on a cliff with a sunset

    Guide

    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.

    Peninsula Logo
    Peninsula TeamPeninsula Team
    • Leave and Absence
  • a woman running in the countryside

    Guide

    Annual Leave

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

    Peninsula Logo
    Peninsula GroupHR and Health & Safety Experts
    • Leave and Absence
  • Someone feeding their baby some food.

    Guide

    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.

    Peninsula Logo
    Peninsula GroupHR and Health & Safety Experts
    • Leave and Absence
View all leave and absence guides
  • Seasonal workers

    Blog

    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.

    Peninsula Logo
    Peninsula TeamPeninsula Team
    • Leave and Absence
  • Absence due to sickness

    Blog

    Peninsula Logo
    Peninsula TeamPeninsula Team
    • Leave and Absence
  • people celebrating Eid

    Blog

    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…

    Kate Palmer FCIPD - Director of HR Advice and Consultancy at global employment law consultancy, Peninsula.
    Kate PalmerHR Advice and Consultancy Director
    • Leave and Absence
  • ill person lying on sofa blowing nose

    Blog

    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.

    Gavin Scarr-Hall - Director of Health & Safety at Peninsula
    Gavin Scarr HallDirector of Health and Safety
    • Leave and Absence
  • person writing in a calendar

    Blog

    Your mid-year reminder: how to prevent a backlog of unused holiday

    Midway through the year is around about the time when your employee’s annual leave consumption (or lack thereof) starts to smell like an end of year problem. And by then it’s too late when everyone’s left with a worrying number of holidays to splurge around Christmas…

    Kate Palmer FCIPD - Director of HR Advice and Consultancy at global employment law consultancy, Peninsula.
    Kate PalmerHR Advice and Consultancy Director
    • Leave and Absence
  • A woman confidently poses - caption above her says 'Ask Kate'

    Blog

    Ask Kate: I think my employee might be pulling a sickie to enjoy the sun. Help!

    This caller thought their employee might be faking sickness to make the most of the good weather. So, they asked Kate Palmer, Peninsula’s HR Advice and Consultancy Director, for expert advice.

    Kate Palmer FCIPD - Director of HR Advice and Consultancy at global employment law consultancy, Peninsula.
    Kate PalmerHR Advice and Consultancy Director
    • Leave and Absence
View all leave and absence blogs
  • Free Download

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

    Peninsula Logo
    Peninsula GroupHR and Health & Safety Experts
    • Leave and Absence
  • Free Download

    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.

    Peninsula Logo
    Peninsula GroupHR and Health & Safety Experts
    • Leave and Absence
  • Free Download

    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.

    Peninsula Logo
    Peninsula GroupHR and Health & Safety Experts
    • Leave and Absence
  • Free Download

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

    Peninsula Logo
    Peninsula GroupHR and Health & Safety Experts
    • Leave and Absence
  • Free Download

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

    Peninsula Logo
    Peninsula GroupHR and Health & Safety Experts
    • Leave and Absence
View all leave and absence downloads

Sign up to our newsletter

Get the latest news & tips that matter most to your business in our monthly newsletter.