Time off for Dependants

They also have the right not to be victimised for so doing. This right is intended to
apply in such circumstances as sudden death or illness of or accident to family members, or in emergency situations relating to child care or school problems etc. the situations must be unforeseen.

No set amounts of time off are stipulated in the legislation, but the amounts should be reasonable in the circumstances, and if necessary, employers can require retrospective proof of the emergency. If in doubt, the Federation Office should be contacted for specific guidance from the Federation's advisers.