Can you be forced to use annual leave for things like dental & doctors appointments?

chequeout

Hi all,

Just after a bit of quick advice really if anyone can help....

My workplace has a decent amount of annual leave (30 days plus bank holidays, etc). A new "rule" is coming into play whereby we are expected to use annual leave for routine doctor and dental appointments because the annual leave allowance is so generous.

Can they do this? Not moaning or groaning as such, just want to know if this is usual practice?

Thanks in advance :beer:

HappyMJ

No you can take leave without pay instead. Emergencies are covered by sick leave but routine appointments you need to make in your own time.

InsideInsurance

There is no requirement for them to allow you to have time off for appointments etc for yourself. It is therefore up to you to book appointments in your own time if your employer doesnt give you appointments "for free" then its up to you to decide if you get out of hours or evening appointments or book a half day holiday for it.

westv

chequeout wrote: »

Hi all,

Just after a bit of quick advice really if anyone can help....

My workplace has a decent amount of annual leave (30 days plus bank holidays, etc). A new "rule" is coming into play whereby we are expected to use annual leave for routine doctor and dental appointments because the annual leave allowance is so generous.

Can they do this? Not moaning or groaning as such, just want to know if this is usual practice?

Thanks in advance :beer:

Don't they just allow people to get in a bit earlier/leave a bit later to make up the time?

Emmzi

yes, this is fine,. and why I made sure my doctor and dentist did evening appointments when registering.

C_Mababejive

You should arrange routine appointments to fit with your time off.

They are not obliged to give you time off with pay for such visits.

Googlewhacker

HappyMJ wrote: »

No you can take leave without pay instead. Emergencies are covered by sick leave but routine appointments you need to make in your own time.

Only with the agreement of the employer which seems to have been taken away. Now it is take it in your own time or take it with holiday.

The employer obviously feels that their generosity is being abused!

Perfectly fine what they are asking.

agrinnall

As most other posters have correctly said, the answer is yes, they can do this, but I'd agree that it's a nuisance to have to use a half or whole day of your holiday for a 15 minute check up at the dentist if you can't get an appointment outside work hours.