Skilled workers are restricted to a maximum period of four weeks of unpaid leave from work as a condition of their visa permission. There are some limited exceptions to this rule, including maternity, paternity, adoption leave and sick leave. A new concession has also been added to recognise jury service as a permitted absence.
Employers should continue to track and monitor sponsored workers to ensure they return to work following their jury service.
Originally published 27 July 2023
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