6.
AMOUNT OF TIME OFF
6.1
If you are adopting on your own or have elected to be the primary adopter, you may take paid time off to attend an adoption appointment on up to five occasions in relation to any particular adoption.
6.2
If you are the secondary adopter, you may take unpaid time off to attend an adoption appointment on up to two occasions only.
6.3
You must not take more than six and a half hours off for each appointment, including travel and waiting time.
7.
HOW TO BOOK TIME OFF
7.1
Please give us as much notice of the appointment as possible. You must provide your manager with a signed statement or an email confirming:
(a) The date and time of the appointment.
(b) That the appointment has been arranged or requested by the adoption agency.
(c) Whether you are adopting a child alone or jointly with another person.
(d) If you are adopting with another person, whether you are electing to take paid or unpaid time off.
7.2
If you are an agency worker you may have to notify your agency as well. You should check with the agency.
7.3
We may sometimes ask you to try and rearrange an appointment where it is reasonable to do so. In exceptional circumstances we reserve the right to refuse a request for a particular appointment but we will not do so without good reason.
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