Annual leave and absences

Explore our helpful articles on parental leave, sick pay, calculating annual leave for your staff and much, much more.

Annual Leave Calculator - How To Calculate UK Annual Leave

Use our annual leave calculator to calculate staff entitlement, plus learn how much leave a UK employee can carry over and more.

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Absence Management Processes - A Guide For Businesses

We explore the concept of absence management, how businesses can better oversee it, plus the benefits of improving sickness and absence management.

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UK Bereavement Leave: An Employer’s Guide

Bereavement leave in the UK is a sensitive topic to navigate with employees. Learn what they’re entitled to.

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A Complete Guide To UK Unpaid Leave Entitlement

Unpaid leave in the UK can be a minefield for HR managers. In this guide, we explore employee entitlement to unpaid leave and more.

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Adoption Leave: Obligations for Employers

Adoption leave is a legal entitlement for eligible employees in the UK. Learn more about what it is and how to create an adoption leave policy.

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Prenatal Leave Explained for UK Employers

Prenatal leave, is a crucial right for expectant mothers and their partners. Find out more about your obligations around this entitlement

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A Guide To UK Sabbatical Leave For HR Professionals

Wondering what entitlements employees have around sabbatical leave and whether you should create a leave policy? Learn all about it in our guide.

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A Guide To UK Gardening Leave For HR Professionals

When should you consider enforcing gardening leave? Here’s a guide defining what it is and sharing best practices when implementing it. Read more.

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UK Bank Holidays In 2025

As an employer it pays to be aware of the dates of UK bank holidays in 2025 well in advance, to help with workforce planning. Find them here.

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Holiday Management Software - What Is It & How Does It Work?

Calculating & ensuring holiday pay reflects in your payroll is tricky. Holiday management software makes this a thing of the past. Find out how here.

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Paternity Leave | A Guide For Employers

Read about your responsibilities as an employer when it comes to paternity leave, from statutory pay to shared paternity leave, legislation and beyond.

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Shared Parental Leave & Pay | An Employer's Guide

Read our free employer’s guide to Shared Parental Leave and pay, including advice on how to create and administer a company-wide policy.

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Carer’s Leave - How Will the New Entitlement Work?

HMRC recently opened a consultation on carer’s leave entitlements in the UK. We cover the latest guidance published to tell you what we know so far.

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Bank holidays in UK for 2021

While coronavirus restrictions may make holidaying in 2021 seem like a distant dream, it is always worth knowing on which days the UK's bank holidays will be taking place.

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