Statutory Time Off: Dependants, Jury Service & Public Duties

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About Course

Beyond holiday and family leave, employees have legal rights to time off in a range of situations. This course explains time off for dependants in an emergency, jury service, public duties such as being a magistrate or councillor, antenatal appointments, and how to handle requests fairly and lawfully.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course summarises official guidance for Great Britain as at October 2026. It is not legal advice.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise the emergencies covered by time off for dependants Handle jury service, including pay and deferral requests Agree reasonable time off for public duties Know who is entitled to paid and unpaid antenatal time off

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Time off for dependants
  • Jury service
  • Public duties
  • Antenatal appointments and good practice

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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