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Attendance and leave policy

UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) attendance and leave policy for our staff.

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UKRI
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Documents

Attendance and leave policy (PDF)

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Details

This policy sets out UKRI employees’ annual and other leave entitlements and the associated approval and record-keeping arrangements.

It also covers:

  • UKRI’s approach to unauthorised absence and the attendance and working arrangements that will apply in the event of unexpected major disruption (for example, arising from bad weather)
  • the arrangements for unpaid leave for employees wishing to take a career break or sabbatical

Updates

  • 11 March 2025
    Document updated.

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