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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
You’ve probably heard that teachers all over the country are threatening strike action. Assuming that they do shout “all out”, are you obliged to grant an employee who is a parent or a carer of a
child any paid or unpaid time off?
Published 19.09.2013
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
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
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
An employee is raising money for charity by participating in an event that’s set to take place over a few days. They’ve approached you asking if they can have that time off work on a paid basis. Must
you agree to this?
Published 31.05.2016
Between now and the end of March 2021 thousands of people are expected to move house. Are your employees automatically entitled to time off on moving day and, if so, is it a paid or unpaid right?
Published 03.11.2020
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