Time off for family and dependants
Problems when you take time off
Your employer must not:
- treat you unfairly for taking time off, for example refusing you training or promotion
- dismiss you or choose you for redundancy because you asked for time off for a dependant
- refuse you reasonable time off
If you think you’ve been unfairly treated for taking time off for dependants, get advice from your staff or trade union representative or Acas.
Acas helpline
Telephone: 0300 123 11 00
Textphone: 18001 0300 123 1100
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
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You may be able to take a case to an Employment Tribunal.