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tylerd
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Joined: 28 Jun 2012, 12:50
Gender: Male

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Post by tylerd »

Is there a limit on the amount of Special leave one can have ? My line manager said i cant have anymore.Its for dependant care ie a sick parent.Ive provided proof of her ailments etc.Ive had 8 days thus far this year.Thanks
Takeitforaride
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Joined: 17 Nov 2018, 10:32
Gender: Male

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Post by Takeitforaride »

I think you’re only supposed to have two days
SlightlyAnonymous
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Joined: 24 Jul 2019, 22:16
Gender: Female

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Post by SlightlyAnonymous »

Paid (Special-A) or Unpaid (Special-C)?

Special A has set days for certain scenarios, funeral, family care etc.
cantonkid1955
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Joined: 19 Jun 2011, 19:03
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Post by cantonkid1955 »

tylerd wrote:Is there a limit on the amount of Special leave one can have ? My line manager said i cant have anymore.Its for dependant care ie a sick parent.Ive provided proof of her ailments etc.Ive had 8 days thus far this year.Thanks
if you are your dependants carer,then you are covered under the DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT..Special rules apply.
Ashcroft1983
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Joined: 01 Mar 2016, 22:21
Gender: Male

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Post by Ashcroft1983 »

I've been going through a kidney transplant and both my managers have gave me special leave for all appointments and letting me finish when I need I think it down to there discretion I'm more than lucky with having them because all the others wouldn't have done it and docked me for sure I must had 20 different ones all payed