• Welcome to the LegalBeagles Consumer and Legal Forum.
    Please Register to get the most out of the forum. Registration is free and only needs a username and email address.
    REGISTER
    Please do not post your full name, reference numbers or any identifiable details on the forum.
  • If you need direct help with your employment issue you can contact us at admin@legalbeaglesgroup.com for further assistance. This will give you access to “off-forum” support on a one-to- one basis from an experienced employment law expert for which we would welcome that you make a donation to help towards their time spent assisting on your matter. You can do this by clicking on the donate button in the box below.

Using holoday when caring for someone diagnosed with cancer

Collapse
Loading...
X
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Using holoday when caring for someone diagnosed with cancer

    Hi all,

    I would like to raise a concern in regard to my personal situation. My close family member has been diagnosed with cancer last year and I am the only person who can care for him. I am fully employed on a permanent contract. Now my question is - do I need to use my personal holiday allowance to take time off from work (for a full day or a couple of hours) so I could assist my family member to attend hospital meetings, etc?

    I do not think that is fair. I should be allowed to have paid time off to care for such a person but I have been denied that and the company has told me that I need to use my holiday to get paid and cover for any time off.

    I need some advice, please.

    Many thanks up front.
    Tags: None

  • #2
    Firstly, review the T & C's of your employment contract. It should cover how leave can be taken. You could also consider writing to HR explaining the situation, that your 'close family member' relies on you to do certain things.

    Comment


    • #3
      Employees are entitled to time off work to help someone who depends on them (a 'dependant') in an unexpected event or emergency. A dependant does not necessarily live with the person, for example they could be an elderly neighbour or relative who relies on the person for help.

      However there is no statutory right to pay for this time off but some employers might offer pay depending on the contract or contained within a caring for dependents policy. So follow the advice given by echat11 and go and check whether anything is contained in such documents.

      I suggest that you do speak to HR, explain the situation. If you provide them details of the likely time needed, frequency etc and see if you can come to some arrangement. Even if you cannot get paid time off, can you maybe work extra hours to cover the time off so that you do not use up holiday entitlement, or could you do a half/half arrangement?
      If you would like a one-to-one expert consultation with me on your employment issue than I can be contacted by emailing admin@legalbeaglesgroup.com

      I do not provide advice by PM although I may on occasion ask you to send me documents this way but any related advice will be provided back on your thread.

      I do my best to provide good practical advice, however I do so without liability.
      If you have any doubts then do please seek professional legal advice.


      You can’t always stop the waves but you can learn to surf.

      You are braver than you believe, smarter than you think and stronger than you seem.



      If we have helped you we'd appreciate it if you can leave a review on our Trust Pilot page

      Comment

      View our Terms and Conditions

      LegalBeagles Group uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to create a secure and effective website. By using this website, you are consenting to such use.To find out more and learn how to manage cookies please read our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

      If you would like to opt in, or out, of receiving news and marketing from LegalBeagles Group Ltd you can amend your settings at any time here.


      If you would like to cancel your registration please Contact Us. We will delete your user details on request, however, any previously posted user content will remain on the site with your username removed and 'Guest' inserted.

      Announcement

      Collapse

      Welcome to LegalBeagles


      Donate with PayPal button

      LegalBeagles is a free forum, founded in May 2007, providing legal guidance and support to consumers and SME's across a range of legal areas.

      See more
      See less

      Court Claim ?

      Guides and Letters
      Loading...



      Search and Compare fixed fee legal services and find a solicitor near you.

      Find a Law Firm


      Working...
      X