Time Off for Dependants Policy and Procedure - April 2026
In this section
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Scope
- 3. Qualifying Criteria
- 4. What is the Right?
- 5. Applying for Time Off
3. Qualifying Criteria
Time off must be needed for a dependant. Dependant is defined as including:
Spouse: Husband, wife, civil partner.
Child: This means a child of any age.
Parent: This includes step parents.
Someone who lives in the same household: this includes partners or elderly relatives living with the employee but does not include an employee, tenant, lodger or boarder.
There is no service requirement to qualify for time off.