HR, working and reasonable time off for dependants...

[superfrizbee]

I'm on maternity leave at the moment but will be returning to work part time when ds is around a year. I can schedule his physio and ot appointments on days I'm off work but obviously paediatrican and neurologist appointments, although less frequent, I have less control over. Also ds's ot mentioned week long intensive workshops when he's a bit older that happen 6 monthly. Does anyone know what my rights are for time off while he has these appointments or sessions?

 

[kealz]

Hi superfrizbee
I will be in a similar position when I return to work. First you need to check your company's policy on time off. They might state that they offer x amount of paid days off for dependents in a 12 moth period and anything over that has to be taken as unpaid leave.

 

[gingajewel]

You have the right to dependancy leave, you dont get paid for it but if you look on gov.uk it will tell you a little more about it. It used to be up to 8 weeks a year but I've got a feeling it has gone up recently.

 

[sethsmummy]

Hmm in not sure Hun but I have read a few people's posts where their given x amount of days paid time off for dependants. It would be worth asking before you go back or if you have a copy of your contract Hun it should be on there somewhere xx