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Childcare issue - Urgent Advice sought

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19times
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Childcare issue - Urgent Advice sought

Post by 19times »

Alrite guys.

Right, i have a dilemma. My Mrs is unwell and will more than likely be going back into Hospital tomorrow and others who would normally care for my 13mth old Daughter while i'm at Work are all sick :sad:

What are my options? will i lose pay?? i have tried ringing the office but get no answer - i thought they were working tonight too.

Thoughts?

Thanks.
BingBong
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Re: Childcare issue - Urgent Advice sought

Post by BingBong »

19times wrote:Alrite guys.

Right, i have a dilemma. My Mrs is unwell and will more than likely be going back into Hospital tomorrow and others who would normally care for my 13mth old Daughter while i'm at Work are all sick :sad:

What are my options? will i lose pay?? i have tried ringing the office but get no answer - i thought they were working tonight too.

Thoughts?

Thanks.
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IcanthelpthewayIam
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Re: Childcare issue - Urgent Advice sought

Post by IcanthelpthewayIam »

you would be entitled to dependency leave due to the unforeseen break down in child care issue, however whether or not you would be paid or not is entirely at the discretion of your dom
19times
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Re: Childcare issue - Urgent Advice sought

Post by 19times »

zx135 wrote:you would be entitled to dependency leave due to the unforeseen break down in child care issue, however whether or not you would be paid or not is entirely at the discretion of your dom
No pay there then :roll:
cyberheater
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Re: Childcare issue - Urgent Advice sought

Post by cyberheater »

19times wrote:Alrite guys.

Right, i have a dilemma. My Mrs is unwell and will more than likely be going back into Hospital tomorrow and others who would normally care for my 13mth old Daughter while i'm at Work are all sick :sad:

What are my options? will i lose pay?? i have tried ringing the office but get no answer - i thought they were working tonight too.

Thoughts?

Thanks.
How did you get on?
19times
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Re: Childcare issue - Urgent Advice sought

Post by 19times »

cyberheater wrote:
How did you get on?
Well, i had to have a second day off today due to the Mrs still being unable to care for our Daughter properly.

I rang in to say i wouldn't be in again and as expected was told by the Lino, well not not sure what the Dom will do ( nailed on no pay because she's like that no question) but in the same sentence it was hinted at to go Sick next time if this arose again!

I nearly did say that to be fair but thought i'd be honest.

Back in tomorrow all being well, tips hopefully will cover my lost pay :Very Happy
cyberheater
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Re: Childcare issue - Urgent Advice sought

Post by cyberheater »

19times wrote:
cyberheater wrote:
How did you get on?
Well, i had to have a second day off today due to the Mrs still being unable to care for our Daughter properly.

I rang in to say i wouldn't be in again and as expected was told by the Lino, well not not sure what the Dom will do ( nailed on no pay because she's like that no question) but in the same sentence it was hinted at to go Sick next time if this arose again!

I nearly did say that to be fair but thought i'd be honest.

Back in tomorrow all being well, tips hopefully will cover my lost pay :Very Happy
Glad you've got your chin up. I thought about telling you to take a couple of sick days but it's a tad dishonest really. I think you know what to do next time.