Employee Absence

The following pages are designed to assist pension administrators, pay clerks and human resources (HR) personnel in understanding the effects of, and procedures relating to, absence from work concerning both pension contributions and the effect on the member’s pension account.


They should be used as a supplementary guide to the actual regulations, The Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013 (Regulations 11 – 16 and 21), and any other related or overriding legislation.

Authorised Unpaid Leave

Trade Dispute Absence

Parental Leave

Jury Service

Reserve Forces Special Leave

Salary Sacrifice and Unpaid Leave

Absence Through Sickness

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