Chapter 5
Tribunal claims about time off rights
[ch 5: page 160]An employee can bring a tribunal claim relating to time off, but only if a specific request for time off has been denied (Ryford v Drinkwater [1996] IRLR 16). The claim must be brought within three months, less one day (section 171, TULRCA). The tribunal can make a declaration of the employee’s rights and award “just and equitable” compensation. Acas Early Conciliation (EC) applies, unless there is also an application for interim relief (see page 385). See Chapter 14 for more information about Acas EC.