Weekend trips away and T1G ILR continuous residence

[jonbca]

I'm on Tier 1 General, and will be eligible for settlement in August 2015 (under current rules... who knows what will happen before then!).

The rules say that absences must be for work-related purposes including annual leave.

What about absences for which annual leave isn't taken, like a weekend break to Ireland or France (leave Friday evening, return Sunday evening)? Under the rules, this would count as a 1-day absence for the Saturday only. Is residence broken? Would my employer need to include this in my letter as "annual leave" even though none was taken?

What about time taken off under a flexible work arrangement, like working 4 10-hour days and having a 3-day weekend away?

[Amber]

So long are absences are >180 days per 12 month period you should not be questioned regarding absences.