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There are no laws that deal specifically with taking a career break – it is only an agreement between the employer and the employee.
Employers don’t have to offer career breaks. If they do, the policy must be clearly laid out (eg in a staff handbook) and should cover things like:
- eligibility and notice periods
- how to apply and how long is allowed
- if the employment contract’s terms and conditions continue – eg qualifying for pay increases
Employees can make arrangements to return to work after a career break, but these agreements are not legally binding, and it could mean ending the existing contract of employment