Time off for job interviews

[eggraidonmojo]

Apologies if the answer to this has already been posted, but I am wondering if I am entitled to take time off (unpaid, I imagine) for a job interview at another firm.

The interview is on a specific date/time and cant be moved.

I would rather tell my manager and take the day off - offering to work my rest day in exchange - than just calling in sick.

What's the best way of approaching this?

My line manager is an alright guy and is usually okay with things like this - but if he says no, that'd be annoying if there is nothing I can do!

[spen]

Tell them you have a hospital appointment

[TrueBlueTerrier]

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Not normally – if your employer does not operate a flexitime scheme, you will probably have to take it as annual leave. Of course, it might not be the best idea to let your employer know you're looking for other jobs by asking for time off for an interview in the first place.

Your employer may let you have time off in certain circumstances. For example, they may allow you time off if the interview is for an internal vacancy. If you are facing redundancy, and you have worked for your employer for at least two consecutive years, you are entitled to a reasonable amount of time off during your notice period to look for another job.