Sick Leave Entitlement

[Kimthurston]

If I go to work and then have to subsequently leave early, does this count as sick leave? I am only "allowed" 10 days a year paid sick leave (haven't had any yet thank goodness) but am intrigued to know the answer. Many thanks all.

[shivvy]

I'm not sure I understand what you are confused about Kimthurston. If I had to leave work early because I was sick, I would presume that the time I had to take off would be counted as sick leave. What else could it be?
Or maybe you are asking whether it could be taken as annual leave, time in lieu etc?

[Kimthurston]

That's how I originally viewed it, but a former colleague mentioned that, if you actually made it into work, but had to leave early, then it didn't count against you. Thanks for your input though, I am sure you are right

[dundurn]

There is no absolute answer to your question - it all depends on how your employer sees the issue/ what is in your Contract of Employment and/or any qualifying documentation.

From the point of view of Statutory Sick Pay, a day on which you turn up for work and then leave early (no matter how early) because of sickness is not counted as a sick day. Most employers, as far as I know, operate the same sort of system. It would be possible however, to record 'half-days sick' or even 'hours sick' if .they wanted to go that far.

Some staff are allowed time off for dental treatment or a doctor's appointment, others have to take this out of their annual leave or sickness entitlement - it all depends on the firm.

[Kimthurston]

Thanks for the dundurn