The Time Off for Public Duties Order 2018

Section 50 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (c.18) (“the 1996 Act”) applies to employers in Great Britain and requires such employers to allow time off during working hours, subject to the provisions of the section, to an employee who holds a post included in section 50(1) or is a member of a body listed in section 50(2) of the 1996 Act. The Secretary of State has the power to modify section 50(1) and (2) by adding or removing any office or body. This Order adds three bodies and one office.