ACAS has published a new guide on taking career breaks and sabbaticals. The guide extols the virtues of career breaks. Whilst there’s no specific law on career breaks employers must be mindful of employment claims, for example discrimination, when deciding who can and can’t take a career break. Employers may reduce their exposure to risk by ensuring they have a clear and consistent approach supported by sound (and evidenced) reasons for refusal.
Link: ACAS Guide: Taking a career break from work