Charity Trustees (Time Off for Duties) Bill

Key Points

• Creates a statutory right for charity trustees to take time off work to perform trustee duties.
• Amends the Employment Rights Act 1996 to enshrine this right.
• Applies to charity trustees who are employees, requiring employers (the charities) to grant the time off.
• Aims to help charities recruit and retain trustees and enable trustees to fulfil their duties without risking their jobs.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to committee stage for detailed examination and further readings.