For a bereavement for instance, how many days paid and unpaid is someone entitled to?
2006-10-12 04:17:06 · 12 answers · asked by Katrina T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's totally up to the company you work for--call your human resources department to find out exactly what you are entitled to.
2006-10-12 04:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by Penguin Gal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most companies have a two day paid allowance for bereavement of a direct family member. This does not include grandparents. The company may at any time decide to pay you for longer. You can request unpaid leave but this can be declined by the company. If you get signed off with Stress there is bugger all the company can do. You could be off for 6 months unpaid and they cannot sack you. If you were sacked and you spoke to a solicitor they would take up your case straight away as the word Stress is big business in employment tribunals.
2006-10-12 11:32:32 · answer #2 · answered by Tabbyfur aka patchy puss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on your employer. Some employers give no leave unless it is a spouse or child. Some have systems in place like 7 days for spouse or child, 5 days for parent, 3 days for brother or sister etc... You should be able to get a personal leave unpaid for up to 12 weeks if you employer follows the national family leave act.
2006-10-12 11:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably varies from company to company. Also it would depend on whether it was an immediate family member or a friend or whatever. It's ridiculous to be honest because everyone deals with loss differnently and you could get 2 weeks off if a parent died, though you might not even speak to them!
I think if you don't feel ready to go back after a bereavement, you can probably go to your GP and get signed off for stress.
2006-10-12 11:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by Wafflebox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your employment contract.
I was forced to take unpaid leave to deal with my mothers death and funeral and legal arrangements as the sole family member.
Unless it is writ - you ain't entitled to nadda
PS yes you can get signed off for stress and the company have to acccept the Doctors certificate as proof of this BUT they do not have to accept your absence if it is detrimental to the company and this applies to all circumstances.
You must talk to your Manager or HR Department straight away and obtain consent - that way you're safe
2006-10-12 11:40:56 · answer #5 · answered by trebs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly it has to be a direct family menber - parent or sibling. It does always include grandparents.
You are allowed a day for the funeral and amy have to take the rest as holiday or unpaid leave.
It depends from company to company - be nice to your boss or the personnel department and ask them what can be done.
2006-10-13 03:44:59 · answer #6 · answered by dpboorman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless there are express terms in the contract of employment then it is entirely down to the good will of the company unless trhere is an established custom and practice within the organisation.
2006-10-14 05:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your company.
usually is 3 days for death of a close relative however, you could always self certify for the seven or get the quack to sign you off for more due to stress/anxiety/depression.
Have seen it where I work.
2006-10-12 11:31:34 · answer #8 · answered by Valiant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I work its 1 day for a funeral of a distant relative, and 3 days for mother/father or spouse.
2006-10-12 11:27:41 · answer #9 · answered by starlet108 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure there is a legal entitlement.I think it depends on the company you work for and,I'm afraid to say, how much they value you as an employee.
2006-10-12 11:23:23 · answer #10 · answered by rosbif 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋