Would Time Off work apply to this ?

[mikv]

I have serious medical problem I cant travel myself to get diagnosed and was hoping my brother could assist with because its genetic . The problem is he says he works an irregular schedule and doesn't in advance if and when hes working until sometimes last the second.

 

This is in a job up in Scotland which he has roughly been working a year at .

 

Do statutory rights still apply in this case , and if so could it fall under time off for someone who is dependent on them ( as I am ) for 2 - 3 days ?

 

This isn't life or death but it is desperate given my circumstances.

 

thanks,

 

mike

[becky2585]

The statutory right to unpaid dependent leave is unlikely to apply here. It's time off for unexpected emergencies, and case law implies that it doesn't cover events you are aware of in advance.

 

Could he request annual leave? Or ask his employer what the policy is in such circumstances?

[mikv]

Hi,

 

I tried convincing him , but its no use.. Ive basically just been betrayed as he has no intentions of even trying to ask and has not given me a reason - much less spoken..

 

thanks for responding though

 

mike

[Emmzzi]

I am not sure betrayed is fair. He has a life...

 

Does your condition have a charity or organization associated with it that could provide a companion?