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You’ve received several requests for compassionate leave over the past few months. When can you say “no” and how you should deal with such requests as a matter of policy?
Published 07.04.2005
An employee has just taken dependant’s leave as a close relative has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. They now want further time off in order to provide care. What are your options?
Published 22.09.2014
An employee had recently rung in to explain that he needed some leave as his childcare arrangements had fallen through. Our subscriber agreed, but he’s now made the same request again. Must they
allow it?
Published 01.12.2005
With more than 21 million pets in ownership, it’s no wonder that workers take time off “sick” to look after them. How should you deal with this absence issue?
Published 22.03.2007
Employees have no statutory right to leave, paid or otherwise, if they suffer a family bereavement. However, according to some media reports they may soon be given the right to four weeks’ paid
bereavement leave. True or false?
Published 13.12.2013
Apparently, more than two million employees have “gone sick” as a result of oral health problems in the past five years. Whilst a visit to the dentist can both prevent and cure problems, must you
grant time off for this purpose?
Published 17.12.2012
One employee has a poor sick record, with the most recent absence attributed to a family bereavement. You’re considering disciplinary action, but want to know where you stand before going ahead. Can
recent case law help you?
Published 24.03.2005
When there’s inclement weather, schools often close early or stay shut, sometimes for several days. If an employee needs to leave work early or have time off due to a school closure, can you insist
that they use annual leave?
Published 13.12.2023
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