While there is no legal duty to do so, it is good practice for employers to offer employees compassionate leave for personal problems.
Giving employees time off to deal with a difficult personal situation can demonstrate the employer’s commitment to employees and make it an employer of choice.
Employees do have a right to take a reasonable amount of time off work in relation to their dependants in specified circumstances.
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