Seniority

[Partyondude]

If someone has 2 years off for a career break, when they come back , do they keep their seniority ?

[derricksmyth]

It was back about 20 years ago. Took sabtical back in 1998 for 3 yrs and then resumed on same seniority.

[Partyondude]

Ok, thanks for the reply.

[spen]

Tgey keep their seniority minus the time they've taken off

[broughts]

Seniority minus career break as classed as non service

[Partyondude]

Ok Thanks

[abuch1980]

I believe after months away your previous service isn't added, you start again at ground zero.

[redlen]

All service within an appropriate grade, whether on permanent or temporary basis, will count for seniority purposes, with the exception of any periods worked on a casual contract, or during a career break or sabbatical. Unpaid leave will count provided there is no break in contract. Service after age 60 will continue to count. However service must be continuous for seniority purposes, with periods prior to any break in contract (due to re-employment, for example) not generally included, unless there are exceptional circumstances applying to particular cases that are agreed at local level.