Guidance

Reservist employers toolkit

This toolkit provides guidance and support information for employers of reservists.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Published: 21 October 2015
• Last updated: 22 July 2024 — See all updates

Documents

Reservist employer toolkit

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Reserve Forces Review 2030: Unlocking the reserves' potential to strengthen a resilient and global Britain

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Details

The employer toolkit provides information on all aspects of employing reservists. This includes:

• an outline of the benefits of employing reservists
• guidance for line managers on how to manage reservists
• managing requests regarding time off for training
• details of rights and responsibilities, and financial assistance for employers
• guidance and actions for when a reservist is mobilised, demobilised and returns to work

Related information

• Defence Relationship Management
• Regional employer engagement directors’ contacts

Published 21 October 2015
Last updated 22 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 22 July 2024

   Updated: Related information section.

2. 14 May 2021

   Addition of: Reserve Forces Review 2030, Unlocking the reserves' potential to strengthen a resilient and global Britain.

3. 5 January 2018

   Update to REED contact details.

4. 18 December 2017

   Update to REEDs contact details PDF.

5. 17 November 2016

   Updated to include latest version of Partnering with Defence guidance document.

6. 19 January 2016

   Updated example HR policy template

7. 21 October 2015

   First published.