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SRA Handbook
Absences from work during a training contract
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Regulation 25: Absences from work during a training contract
- 25.1
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During the period of your training contract you are entitled to have absences from work for:
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attendance at all required elements of a PSC;
- (b)
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annual leave, for a minimum of 20 days and a maximum of 25 days;
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training with the reserve forces;
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up to 20 days of uncertified sick leave; and
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any other reason required by law.
- 25.2
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Your training contract will have to be extended with the training establishment's consent if you are absent from work for a total of over four months during the term of your training contract.
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Guidance note:
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Your training establishment will need to apply to us for such an extension.
- (ii)
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For the purpose of regulation 25.1(e), 'any other reason required by law' includes, but is not limited to:
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long term illness;
- (b)
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maternity leave;
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paternity leave; or
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unpaid leave.