bereavement entitlement

smilerxxx

Hi guys

Looking for some help, the fathers sister died last night unexpectedly. Family is shocked. I am a student and work weekends, and am due in, in an hour or so and was wondering am I entitled to a day? I actually can't afford to not go in if I won't get paid, I hope this doesn't make me sound terrible. I'd like to be here to support my dad and his brothers but financially I can't afford it if I don't have leave.

My employer is a great employer, couldn't have nicer things to say to be honest. I'm very lucky. But pay is handled elsewhere so they'll just give what is legal. I've no holibobs left. Had to take them before December.

Thanks in advance

ted1

No, there is no legal entitlement for the death of an auntie.

uberwolf

afaik you only have a right if your contract specifies.

smilerxxx

Thanks Ted

I thought as much, the father will understand. It might actually be better for me to go in. Not sure how I feel myself so distraction is probably best

smilerxxx

uberwolf wrote: »

afaik you only have a right if your contract specifies.

I checked my book earlier and it doesn't give specifics on which degree relative, it just says, employer will do everything to help at this time with 1-5 days entitlement depending on the circumstances

Howjoe1

It often comes down to the discretion of the employer.

The Big Red Button

They might, at their own discretion, decide to pay you for some or all of the time you take off - however, as a part-time employee and as it's not a member of your immediate family that died, I imagine it's unlikely that they would do so.

Even part-time employees are entitled to annual leave - could you ring your employer, explain the circumstances, explain that you can't afford to take the time off, but ask if you could take today as annual leave instead? They may either allow you to do this, or else they might offer you paid time off due to the bereavement, as a once-off.

Condolences on your loss.

smilerxxx

Thanks for the replies guys

I know I'll get the day off as they're very helpful it was the pay I was unsure off so I'd imagine it would be unpaid from the various replies. I'll head in. I don't really want to let them down either Sundays can be quite busy

amdublin

Sorry for your loss smilerxxx.

Fair play to you thinking of your employer and not wanting to let them down. Hopefully you can leave early in the circumstances.