planned time off or provide longer-term care for a dependant. If this is the case, you should take advice from your line manager.
3.4
Whether action is considered necessary will depend on the circumstances, including nature of the problem, the closeness of the relationship between you and the dependant, and whether anyone else is available to assist. Action is unlikely to be considered necessary if you knew of a problem in advance but did not try to make alternative care arrangements. Reasonable time off in relation to a particular problem will not normally be more than one or two days. However, we will always consider each set of circumstances on their facts.
3.5
4.
EXERCISING THE RIGHT TO TIME OFF
4.1
You will only be entitled to time off under this policy if, as soon as is reasonably practicable, you tell your line manager:
(a) the reason for your absence; and
(b) how long you expect to be away from work.
4.2
If you fail to notify us as set out above, you may be subject to disciplinary proceedings under our Disciplinary Procedure for taking unauthorised time off.
4.3
We may in some cases ask you to provide evidence for your reasons for taking the time off, either in advance or on your return to work. Suspected abuse of this policy will be dealt with as a disciplinary issue under our Disciplinary Procedure.
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