Further Information
Unionlearn
Unionlearn has a number of resources on its website to support trade union representatives in promoting and supporting other members in exercising the right.
www.unionlearn.org.uk/righttorequesttraining
Business Link
The Business Link website www.businesslink.gov.uk has a guide that is designed to help employers, human resources managers and others with responsibility for dealing with requests to understand their responsibilities under the right, and the responsibilities of their employees. It includes templates for applications and letters. The guide can be found at:
www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=1084207995
DirectGov
The DirectGov website www.direct.gov.uk has a section for employees on the right to request time to train. It includes details on how to make a request, responsibilities of employers under the right and useful templates. The section can be found at:
www.direct.gov.uk/en/employment/employees/timeoffandholidays/DG_183635


