Emergency Leave for Dependents
Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?
Overview
Unpaid time for crisis.
For Employees
You have a right to "reasonable" unpaid time off to deal with a crisis (e.g. school calling about sick child). You don't need permission.
For Employers
You cannot refuse this for genuine emergencies. It is for immediate crisis management, not usually for the care itself.
Key Considerations
- Reasonable time to arrange care.
- Not for long term care itself.
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