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- Employee called up for reservist service in armed forces
Employee called up for reservist service in armed forces
If you employ someone who's a member of the reserve armed forces and they are called up for service, you may have to complete a form P45. This is the form used when someone leaves your employment.
When to complete a P45
You don't need to take any action if both the following apply:
- your employee's period of service is expected to last for up to a year (as is usually the case)
- the employee will be returning to work with you when their service ends
However, if the employee's service is expected to last for more than a year, then you should complete a P45 for them at the time they are called up.
If an employee's service is initially expected to last less than a year but subsequently turns out to last longer, there is no need to complete a P45.
More about P45 procedures when an employee leaves
Download a Ministry of Defence guide to employing members of the reserve armed forces
