Reservist's leave: how to request and approve time off

Reservists' time off requests can now be processed through MyHR after 'Reservist's leave' was added to the system.

The policy allows for a maximum of 15 working days paid leave per year to attend the Annual Camp and/or training. Any further request for approved time off beyond 15 days will be unpaid.

Reservists in receipt of pay from the MoD during any council-approved paid time off work for training and Annual Camp must inform their line manager and HR of the amount of pay and this will be offset against their council pay for the duration of paid leave authorised for Annual Camp and/or training.

However, should Reservists choose to take Annual Leave from work for the purposes of attending Reservist training no offset of council salary will be made.

Managers can process and approve Reservist leave requests through MyPeople in the same way as special leave.