Changes around ‘absences’ related to LGPS Access and Fairness consultation went live from April 2026.

As you may be aware, some changes around ‘absences’ related to LGPS Access and Fairness consultation went live from April 2026.

To support employers, the Fund has several new employer toolkit articles to keep you updated:

• Authorised unpaid leave - Under 15 days from 1 April 2026

Understand what to do when an employee takes authorised unpaid leave

• Authorised unpaid leave – 15 days or over from 1 April 2026

Understand what to do when an employee takes authorised unpaid leave

• Child related leave from 1 April 2026

Understand what to do when an employee takes child related leave

• Paternity leave from 1 April 2026

Understand what to do when an employee takes paternity leave

Compare pre and post April 2016 procedures for absences.