Time off work

[Pyroblast]

Hi everybody,

I have a question. Is there any place where I can have access to some information about time off work to take care of parent?

If your parent has fallen I'll and needs you to take care of him for 3 months for examples you could take unpaid leave? How does it work? Is this something that is dependent of the company policy or there is a general law in the UK that allows you to take unpaid leave for that amount of time?

I would appreciate any help. Thank you.

 

[tom_e]

It's dependant on company policy I think, the law only covers taking time off to care for children as far as I'm aware

 

[The_Abyss]

Company policy on your pay and conditions. Look up Carer's Allowance - you may be entitled to some support if your employer doesn't offer anything, and you may also be able to get credit for National Insurance contributions.

 

[x-st]

https://www.gov.uk/time-off-for-dependants

As an employee you’re allowed time off to deal with an emergency involving a dependant.

A dependant could be a spouse, partner, child, grandchild, parent, or someone who depends on you for care.

What's an emergency?
You could get time off when a dependant is involved in the following emergencies.

Illness, injury or assault
This includes mental or physical illnesses that don’t have to be life-threatening or need full-time care - it could be an existing condition that has worsened.

 

[Kill_Phil]

All comes down to your company's policy. Whilst you can take time off to care for a dependent in an emergency, what it doesn't cover is long term care arrangements.

Read up on these then it will be a case of approaching your employer. Good luck