Family Bereavement

[paul1231]

Evening guys, Sadly i lost my grandfarter over night after a short illness and had to leave work after 2hours this morning. Im currently on phased return from a injury and was given a stage 1 despite a previous perfect record. I was extremely close to him in the fact he lived next to me and i saw him every day and was a best friend as well as a grandad to me and i helped my mum by doing everything for him financially as well as taking him to appointments etc. Its due to be my long weekend this week but not sure where i stand in terms of entitlement to any leave as what i found for grandparents is apparently only for the funeral? Will the half day today trigger a sick leave day?. Family comes first and want to be here for my mum but not sure wether to go to work tomorrow or not given the situation. Thanks

[k979aaa]

The best thing is too talk with your returning manager and tell your situation and if they don't get on board your union rep!

[POSTMAN]

Half day sick means nothing at this moment in time, only kinda counts if you have loads of them.

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FamilyDependant’s leave: Where there is an immediate need to make alternative care arrangements for a
dependant (e.g. their child-minder is sick). Leave is normally one day unpaid with further days either
unpaid or covered by annual holiday.

Family emergency leave: Where there is an immediate need to deal with a more serious emergency to
do with a dependant e.g. they are injured, give birth, or there is a death. Leave is normally one day with
pay, with further days either unpaid or covered by annual holiday. Exceptional circumstances might
warrant three days with pay.

Bereavement: It’s an upsetting time when someone close to you passes away. Managers will do their best
to allow you time to deal with your loss.

• • Your manager can provide you with up to one week’s paid leave for immediate family, e.g. next of kin or
  blood relative (spouse, civil partner, child, parent or sibling), to support you during this difficult time.
  • If a member of your family, e.g. grandparent or parent-in-law passes away, your manager can give you
  one day’s paid leave to attend the funeral.
  
  • For wider family or friends, you can agree with your manager whether to swap shifts, make up the
  time, take unpaid leave or holiday.

Family events: There are often events where you have no control over their date or time, e.g. a wedding
or school concert. In these situations you should speak to your manager who may be able to give you
holiday, or arrange for you to make up the time, swap your shift or take unpaid leave.

Long-term care for a dependant: It can be hard balancing work and caring for a dependant who is
ill or unable to look after themselves. In these circumstances you should speak to your manager, who
can help you explore your options. These may include alternative shift patterns or a flexible working
arrangement. In longer term situations, unpaid leave of up to six months or a career
break of up to two years can be arranged.

It's a case of mix and matching swapping days off and taking unpaid leave or if you are really not up to it to go sick I'm afraid, obviously your manager may be able to help you out as K has said.
Sorry for your loss mate.

[paul1231]

Thanks guys