Do I have to give Reservists time off for training?

No. Although many employers do choose to grant some additional leave, it is not a legal requirement and there may be times when you can't give Reservists time off.  See our list of publicly supportive employers to find out which organisations grant additional leave.

However, you should bear in mind that the training they are getting may well complement and support your own staff development programme. Before turning a request down, try to find out exactly what's involved and think about whether the training could actually benefit your organisation.