Managing time off is one of the most common and challenging parts of people management. It is also one of the easiest places for legal risk to arise. This course explores how managers should make lawful and fair decisions about holiday, sickness absence, family leave, emergencies and other time off from work. Rather than focusing on policy wording, it looks at how UK employment law applies in real situations and where managers most often get caught out. Using a clear, narrative approach, the course helps managers understand their legal responsibilities, recognise risk moments, and make decisions that protect both employees and the organisation. It is designed to support confident, consistent decision-making and reduce grievances, absence disputes and Tribunal risk.