I still dont understand how the company can force unpaid leave to full time employees when even a single contractor is working within that base on the day (or days) you have been allocated unpaid leave. Are there any legal flying eagles that can clarify UK employment law in this regard. I have a UK addressed contract and it doesnt say anything about unpaid leave. If I was forced to, BALPA would be called in, I guess that's why I pay them £50 per month. Any thoughts or am I a hopeless dreamer?