..said that i need bereavment counselling.She says im legally entitled to have time off in the week ( unpaid of course ) to go and have my counselling sessions.I dont work strict shifts , my hours are very flexible, and i can tell that my company aint gonna warm to this idea, as ive already recieved a bit of negative feedback after testing the water.Ive said that apart from this session for 2 hours a week that im willing to be totally flexible.Am i asking for too much? The counselling sessions are very important to me. All answers appreciated.
2007-01-15 21:25:33 · 6 answers · asked by tunachunks199 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
No you are not asking for too much! You have the right to attend your counselling just as you would have the right to attend other medical treatments. Generally companies don't like towing the line for this sort of thing, but ride it out. They can't sack you, and if it concerns you join a union which just means you get support whilst telling your company they need to pull their attitude in. Also if you feel like you are being treated unfairly, and people are making comments start keeping a diary of what's been said to you about it. Also just ask your manager out right if he/she has problem and if they ask why explain that you are being made to feel uncomfy and you don't like it, sometimes discussing these things can just clear the air.... But don't undervalue the advice of a union. Best of luck (hope ya get 'em)
2007-01-15 21:47:07 · answer #1 · answered by bex b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The company should have an HR policy which covers this eventuality of time off for personal reasons. If they don't, then you have to accept that legally they are under no obligation to allow you to take this time off on a regular basis. Even if you are taking it unpaid, you could have an issue with not fulfilling your contract and they could then terminate this quite legitimately. If you can work flexi time then why on earth can't you just re-organise your day to accomodate your sessions, but still give your employer your contracted number of hours? As you say in your question, these sessions are very important to YOU- so put yourself out for them, don't expect your employer to do so.
2007-01-16 07:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by Queen of the Night 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should be entitled to it. If hours are flexible then maybe you can do more hours on the days you're in to make up for the hours a week you need off. Seeing as it's unpaid, I dont really see a big problem. I think they should COMPLETELY understand and if they dont, you may want to consider what kind of boss/company they are...
2007-01-16 05:35:41 · answer #3 · answered by Mistress_T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to explain the situation to your employer. If you need to go for councelling you need to go, end of story. If it's unpaid leave you need it shouldn't be a problem.
Don't worry about it too much and get yourself better then you will be able to carry out your duties at work with a clearer more focussed head, which will ultimately benefit your employer.
If you work shifts, couldn't you arrange them around the 2 hours session for a while until you feel better?
2007-01-16 05:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by Tarnibee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the company is not obligated to give you time off for anything that is not essential to your well being, an understanding employer would sympathise and allow it. seeing as you've not been there long it seems a little cheeky to be asking for time off regularly in the week.
2007-01-16 05:29:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have as much time as you like off, with or without notice if it is going to be unpaid so tell them where to stick it if they start on you!
2007-01-16 05:28:55 · answer #6 · answered by ChocLover 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋