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wolves4767
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Post by wolves4767 »

hi could I please ask for some info , my sister sadly died yesterday and was wondering what time off if any i am entitled to and I'm am allowed any does it count as sick i.e towards stages
thanks
Acca Dacca
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Post by Acca Dacca »

First of all, sorry for your loss

RM's policy is


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

So you will be entitled to a week paid leave which does not come out of your holiday entitlement and does not count towards your sick record
If you tolerate this, then your paid break will be next
wolves4767
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Post by wolves4767 »

thanks for the info & kind words
aiden01
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Post by aiden01 »

wolves4767 wrote: ↑
28 Aug 2021, 20:04
thanks for the info & kind words
Again sorry for your loss take as much time as you need don't worry what manager thinks. at the end of the day we all need to grieve an have our own time to think clearly.
joewyan
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Post by joewyan »

Sorry for your loss.

You are entitled to a week off for your sister I believe including the day off for the funeral. If you feel you need more time then make sure you take it, a doctor would sign you off with stress if you don’t feel able to return after a week. Don’t feel pressured to come back if not ready.