Additional leave (paid and unpaid) policy

It's for all Barnardo's paid colleagues.

• You can apply for additional leave for a number of reasons including bereavement, caring responsibilities and work-related activities. 
• Your line manager and line manager's manager must approve any periods of additional leave.
• Requests should be made using our HR and Finance system, Dynamics 365.
• This policy does not cover unpaid leave for more than 4 weeks, this is covered by the extended leave policy. 

• Colleagues are responsible for reading, understanding and following this policy.
• As a line manager, you’re responsible for talking to your direct reports about additional leave, agreeing and recording it with through Dynamics 365. 
• People Teams are responsible for advising and guiding colleagues and line managers on this policy.
• The People Strategy and Projects Team need to make sure this policy is up to date and complies with current legislation.