Compasionate leave

[donetello]

Just a quick question regarding compasionate leave,the wife is having an operation on her foot later in the month and wont be able to walk on it for at least two weeks,am I entitled to compasionate leave to cover the two week period.Ive tried googling and cant get an answer for this,most answers are regarding other issues.Thanks in advance people.

[TheOtherHalf]

I not sure about two weeks. I know we are allowed 3 days for death of a close relative. You need to check with your employers as I should imagine they have their own policy and if you get no satisfaction your union if you have one, should be able to help you. Sorry I cant be of more help. Good luck

[dzug2]

I don't think you are 'entitled' to anything as of law/right.

Many employers will grant it, many won't. It depends on their policies and in some cases your individual manager.

[buildersmate]

This is not something that is covered by statute - the country can't have laws for every set of possibilities.
It is entirely down to your employer to decide what you can take off.
At one end of the scale a stingy company could say that you have to take holiday for this. If you don't have holiday then unpaid leave.
At the other end of the scale with a generous company, the world's your oyster.
From an HR point-of-view the employer's offer is very likely to depend on their view of the employee - someone who has been with the company donkey's years without ever asking for such a thing is likely to be better received than a perceived skiver with lots of occasions of previous absence.
Just go and ask.

[hc4361]

Compassionate leave is for emergencies or bereavement.
You have ample time to make arrangements for your wife's well being so your employer could reasonably ask you to take annual leave, unpaid leave, work reduced hours or normal hours.
Your wife will quickly adapt to using crutches, unless she has some other disability.

[karenmac60]

When my husband had a serious operation which required me to be home to take care of him, I went to my GP and explained the situation and he signed me off with stress. My employers were aware of the reasoning behind it and there was no problem. It meant I was able to stay at home with him for as long as it took for him to get back on his feet and I was still getting paid.