Working hours, time off and pay

Need guidance on time off for employees? Looking for information about the Working Time Regulations? Want details of the current NJC salary scales?

Here you can download guidance and information particularly tailored for the requirements of the voluntary and community sector.

Documents include information about the Working Time Regulations and the National Minimum Wage, as well as example policies for TOIL (time off in lieu), compassionate leave and work-life balance.

You can also download for free the current National Joint Council (NJC) salary scales (XLS 1.10kb) that are used for many local government services' workers. These NJC salary scales are also widely used in the voluntary and community sector.

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Last updated 17.03.16

Working hours, time off and pay bundle (£15.00 + VAT)

An example of a work-life balance policy (DOC 162kb) £6.00 + VAT

Examples of entitlements for compassionate or emergency leave (DOC 159kb) £3.00 + VAT

An example of a procedure for Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for extra hours worked (DOC 158kb) £3.00 + VAT

An overview of who is eligible for the National Minimum Wage (DOC 162kb) £3.00 + VAT

An explanation of the Working Time Regulations (DOC 182kb) £3.00 + VAT

Current National Joint Council (NJC) Salary Scales (XLS 25.0kb) FREE

Information on the statutory entitlement to time off for public duties (DOC 159kb) £3.00 + VAT

A summary of the statutory right to take parental leave (DOC 162kb) £3.00 + VAT