my sister died and wanted the whole day off with pay where do i stand on this
2007-07-29 07:46:04 · 18 answers · asked by TRACY D 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Yes you should be entitled to at least a few days of due to this. She s classed as Immediate family.
If you have an union rep within your work place speak to them and go and see one of your managers.
If you don't and want to speak, I am an union rep within my workplace.
2007-07-29 07:49:50 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most companies are compassionate in these circumstances . I think the average company would allow you two or three days off plus a day for he actual funeral. The nearness of the relative would be a factor but a sister would be pretty high on the list .Whether with pay or not would be a matter of company policy .
2007-07-29 14:55:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the US legally your employer must give you at least 3 days for immediate family,but it may not be paid, that depends on your employer. More time than that would depend on whether you have any vacation time.
Any employer that does not give you time off for something like this is not someone you would want to work for anyway.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
2007-07-29 15:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by Reba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very sorry about your sister.
It usually depends on you employer's policy on it. Do you have a written personel policy? Hourly jobs often don't provide for it, but maybe if you have a good relationship with your manager you can plead to his/her sense of compassion. Or, at the least work out a deal. Most people are somewhat understanding.
2007-07-29 14:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by JAppleseed013 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your contract as to wether youd get paid or not, or if you are allowed a certain amount of time off. Most companies would give you some time off, but theres no rule about it.
2007-07-29 14:48:57 · answer #5 · answered by jeanimus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See Personnel. They will tell you how much time you are entitled to. I had a week's paid leave when my father died, the policy is according to who has died. You should get time off if it is your sister.
2007-07-30 04:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Thia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the UK you should get about 3 days compassionate leave,depending where you work.See your boss and explain what happened and im sure he/she will give you time off (with pay)
2007-07-29 14:49:49 · answer #7 · answered by bevalou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon your company's rules. Most companies these days offer bereavement pay of up to 3 days, but check with your boss or HR Dept. Head.
I am sorry for your loss!
2007-07-29 14:49:05 · answer #8 · answered by endo_chic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry for your loss.
As she was immediate family, you should be able to get the day off, but you will have to check the small print in your contract as to whether you get paid or not.
There is no statutory right to paid time off.
2007-07-29 14:51:21 · answer #9 · answered by louloubelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe there's any company that wouldn't give you a couple of days (at least) off with pay for the loss of such a close relative.
Condolences to you.
2007-07-29 14:57:07 · answer #10 · answered by carnival queen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋