New right for employees to request time for training
The Government has published guidance to inform employers and employees about the new right for employees to request time for training.
The right comes in on 6 April 2010 for businesses with 250+ employees. The right will become available for all employees from April 2011. This will give smaller organisations and businesses more time to prepare for the introduction of the new right.
Follow the links below for more information:
Guidance for Employers on the right to time to train
Guidance for Employees on the right to time to train
The right to request time to train was included in the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act, which received Royal Assent in November 2009.
Skills Minister Kevin Brennan, said:
"Now, more than ever, we need learning and training opportunities in place that empower people to gain the skills and training they need to get on.
"Many businesses and organisations are really good at training their staff and already recognise the benefits of having a highly skilled and motivated workforce. While two-thirds of businesses do train their staff, we need to encourage employers and employees who do not to speak about training opportunities."