Charity Trustees (Time Off for Duties) Bill

Key Points

• Creates a statutory right to time off for charity trustees who are employees
• Applies to trustees carrying out the duties of their charity office
• Provides job protection during the time off
• Time off is not automatically paid; pay depends on the employee's contract or employer policy
• Amends the Employment Rights Act 1996 to include this entitlement

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons; if it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination, then on to the Lords.