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
As to be expected, many employers are focused on the new statutory right to shared parental leave. However, on 5 April 2015 there will be an important change to ordinary parental leave rights too.
What’s happening here?
Published 13.01.2015
Apparently, nearly 20% of employees have been forced to take annual or unpaid leave to attend the funeral of a close relative or friend. This suggests there’s a right to paid time off to attend a
funeral - but is there?
Published 25.01.2017
The Coronavirus Act 2020 introduces a new statutory right to take emergency volunteering leave (EVL). Will you be able to refuse EVL requests and, where it is taken, do your staff have a right to be
paid?
Published 21.04.2020
In early 2014 the government confirmed that it is “not feasible” to introduce statutory bereavement leave for employees. However, to help you deal with this sensitive issue, Acas has issued some new
guidance. What does it cover?
Published 22.10.2014
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
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
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
On 1 October 2014 employees will get the statutory right to take time off to attend antenatal appointments if they are in a “qualifying relationship” with a pregnant woman. Are there any restrictions
here and must they be paid?
Published 09.04.2014