Time Off for Emergencies
Q My employee took two weeks off to look after her son when her child minder was unavailable even though she knew about the lack of cover some weeks before. I thought that employees could only take a few days off in an emergency whilst they organised other care. Can I discipline her?
A This is a tricky one as it can often be difficult for your employee to make other arrangements even if she has some warning. Some parents simply do not have a support structure that will be able to help them look after the child and it can be difficult to get a temporary place at a nursery. We would recommend the informal approach before you decide whether disciplinary action is appropriate.
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