It has now been three months since the government launched the new right for employees to request time off for training.  Under the new rules, the 'Time to Train' legislation requires employers with 250 or more employees to seriously consider formal requests from employees that wish to take time off from their normal duties to attend training. The ruling applies to employees that have 26 weeks' or more service. (some exceptions apply)

 

This new legislation gives employees the legal right to request time off to attend training or study which they believe would improve their effectiveness as an employee and would improve the performance of their employer's organisation.

In April 2011, the legislation will extend to organisations that employ less than 250 employees.