BMT Managers may, at their discretion, grant special leave of absence on compassionate or other grounds, with or without pay, depending on the circumstances of individual cases. It is envisaged that time granted would be within the realms of 2-3 days or in some situations up to a week.

It is envisaged that time granted would be within the realms of 2-3 days or in some situations for up to a week. Sensible discretions as to whether an employee can work from home or temporarily alter their working arrangements, pattern or hours can also be exercised. Each case will be decided depending on the circumstances of an individual case. In making such decisions concerning whether compassionate or special leave is appropriate, the amount of time to be given and whether it should be paid or unpaid, the BMT may wish to take account of factors such as the reason for the request, the likely duration, length of service, the effect of refusal on continued employment and any cover arrangements which might be made, together with the degree to which alternative working arrangements may be practicable given the situation and/or type of role.

When special leave of absence has been authorised, details of the absence and whether it has been approved with or without pay should be notified to the HR Team. If pay is impacted you should notify HR as soon as possible. As with all forms of absence it will need to be recorded locally on iTrent.