Leave of absence

Guidance on buying back lost periods of pension, leave of absence and reserve forces leave.

In this section, we will explain how periods of absence are treated within the LGPS and outline the impact these absences can have on a member’s pension benefits.

We will look at:

  • Child-related absence 
  • Authorised absence (less than 15 days) 
  • Authorised absence (more than 15 days 
  • Sickness absence 
  • Reserve Forces leave 
  • Strike action

More guidance relating to leave of absence can be found on pages 17 to 30 in the LGA Bulletin 276