An employee was two hours late because their child’s carer failed to turn up. You’ve agreed that this time can be taken as unpaid dependant’s leave, but just how much can you deduct from their pay?
What’s the latest tribunal ruling?
Published 30.08.2011
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
You know about the various requests for time off that working parents can make to look after their youngsters. But what’s the position with grandparents? Do they have any rights to take time off with
their grandchildren?
Published 07.09.2006
From day one of employment, all employees have the right to “reasonable” unpaid time off to deal with emergencies involving their dependants. But how do you decide if an event is reasonable or not?
Published 25.02.2013
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
Employees have the legal right to ask for unpaid leave to look after a dependant. But how far do they have to go in communicating the reason for the leave?
Published 08.09.2005
It’s unlawful to discriminate against an employee on grounds of religion or belief. But what if the prayer requirements of their faith conflict with your own business needs? Are you always expected
to accommodate them?
Published 01.07.2011
An employee has asked if they can take three months’ leave so that they can visit family and friends abroad. If you agree to their request, would you be obliged to keep their job open until they
return?
Published 25.02.2020
An employee wants to improve their smile by having some cosmetic dental work done. Do they have any right to time off for this purpose and is the position on routine dental appointments any
different?
Published 09.11.2015