FAQs

All items: Public duties

Are magistrates entitled to time off work to carry out their public duties?
Are local authority councillors entitled to time off to carry out their functions?
How much time off must an employer give an employee to carry out their public duties?
Do employees have to give notice of their intention to take time off for public duties?
Are employees entitled to take time off to perform voluntary work for a public organisation such as a school, hostel or hospital?
Are school governors entitled to time off work to fulfil their duties?
Under what circumstances are employees allowed time off work?

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Frequently asked questions and answers on time off work for public duties.