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scooby
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Just a question my friend has had 5 days off from work down to his mom been in hospital with life threatening illness will them days be paid or is it down to managers discretion. I no you get 5 days paid for family loss but not sure on the before bit thanks
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rogersh
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Other Time Off (Special Leave) Guide Guide for employees
Family leave Dependant’s leave
UK Legislation allows for employees to have a reasonable amount of unpaid time off during working hours to make emergency caring arrangements and provide emergency assistance for dependants.
VERSION 1 APRIL 2017 Page 3 of 10
Who would be considered to be a dependant?
• A parent
• Anyone who reasonably relies on the employee for assistance when they fall ill (or are injured or assaulted)
In what circumstances should reasonable time off be considered?
• When a dependant falls ill or is injured or assaulted
• When arrangements for caring for a dependant unexpectedly break down
The purpose of the time off is to allow the employee to cover immediate emergencies and, if required, make alternative care arrangements.
If further time off is required the employee should discuss such requirements with their manager. Consideration could be given to a further day off either unpaid or covered by holiday entitlement.
If more time is requested then consider HR Advice and Support to discuss options.
Family emergency leave
Family emergency leave is where there is an immediate need to deal with a more serious emergency to do with a dependant, e.g. they are injured. Leave will normally be one day with pay, with further days unpaid or covered by annual holiday. Exceptional circumstances might warrant up to three days with pay.
Other Time Off (Special Leave) Guide Guide for employees
Family leave Dependant’s leave
UK Legislation allows for employees to have a reasonable amount of unpaid time off during working hours to make emergency caring arrangements and provide emergency assistance for dependants.
VERSION 1 APRIL 2017 Page 3 of 10
Who would be considered to be a dependant?
• A parent
• Anyone who reasonably relies on the employee for assistance when they fall ill (or are injured or assaulted)
In what circumstances should reasonable time off be considered?
• When a dependant falls ill or is injured or assaulted
• When arrangements for caring for a dependant unexpectedly break down
The purpose of the time off is to allow the employee to cover immediate emergencies and, if required, make alternative care arrangements.
If further time off is required the employee should discuss such requirements with their manager. Consideration could be given to a further day off either unpaid or covered by holiday entitlement.
If more time is requested then consider HR Advice and Support to discuss options.
Family emergency leave
Family emergency leave is where there is an immediate need to deal with a more serious emergency to do with a dependant, e.g. they are injured. Leave will normally be one day with pay, with further days unpaid or covered by annual holiday. Exceptional circumstances might warrant up to three days with pay.