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Educational leave: granting

An important part of continuing education is educational leave.

Employees in Lower Saxony are generally entitled to five days of paid leave per year to participate in educational events in accordance with the Lower Saxony Educational Leave Act. Trainees and persons in a similar position as well as employees in workshops for the disabled also have the same entitlement.

The prerequisite for claiming educational leave is that the educational event has been recognised by the competent authority.

Who should I contact?

The responsibility lies with the Agency for Adult and Continuing Education.

Agency for Adult and Continuing Education

Which documents are required?

Documents may be required. Please contact the competent authority.

What are the fees?

Fees may apply, please contact the competent authority.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Consultation Period: 2 Months
before the start of the event

Legal basis

Lower Saxony Law on Educational Leave for Employees (NBildUG)

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

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