Staff Handbook UK

revert back to your original working pattern. Any change which resulted in a reduction in hours would also result in a commensurate reduction in pay. Consideration of the request Your Line Manager will consider the request and will either agree to the changes you have requested or arrange a meeting in order to discuss it further. Your Line Manager will write to you as soon as possible, and normally within 14 calendar days of the meeting, informing you of their decision. 17.Medical and other appointments You are normally expected to ensure that appointments to visit the doctor, dentist, hospital, etc. are made in your own time and outside normal working hours. In the event that this is not reasonably practicable, time off work will be permitted to attend such appointments providing that the appointment is substantiated with an appointment card (if requested) and the timing of the appointment causes as little disruption as possible i.e. at the beginning or end of the working day. Normally in such circumstances you will be required to make up the time missed whilst attending the appointment. Alternatively, paid time off may be granted at the You are entitled to up to three days paid leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Additional unpaid leave may be considered, depending on the particular circumstances. Immediate family means your spouse, common-law partner, civil partner, child, parent, sister, brother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, grandmother, grandfather, grandmother-in-law, grandfather-in-law or any relative permanently residing in your home. You should consult your line manager for advice on the application of the compassionate leave arrangements and for authorisation for leave. 19.Neonatal Care Leave and Pay If your baby is placed into neonatal care for a period of one week or longer within 28 days of birth you may be entitled to Neonatal Care Leave. Eligibility To be eligible you must: • have, or expect to have, responsibility for the child’s upbringing; • be the biological father and/or the mother’s partner (or be one of two parents adopting a child or the partner of someone adopting a child individually); discretion of the Company. 18.Compassionate Leave

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