Lost my grandfather last week - bereavement employment law

Nicki

I am sorry for your loss and it has clearly hit you very hard.

In answer to your question though, even though the last incident has been triggered by your bereavement, you will need to look at all your absences together.

If you have been employed for less than 2 years, and you have had a lot of absence during this period together with performance issues (which is suggested by the performance improvement plan which has been suggested) then your employer could decide to let you go, or otherwise discipline you, whether or not you have a medical certificate for this absence. However if you have had several absences, and a difficult relationship with your line manager, perhaps this is a job which isn't right for you in the long term anyway? There isn't any shame in a job not being a good fit, and if you aren't happy where you are you could use the time off to consider your future options.

Kynthia

My condolences for your loss.

Your boss sounds fed up with you if I'm honest and I think you're expecting them to be too understanding. They don't have to give you any leave and they pay you to do a job, so they expect you to come in and meet expectations. Yes many will give you a few days off for a close relative and be understanding for a week or two but at the end of the day you need to get the job done.

If you honestly can't work then get a fit note from yiur go as at least being off sick will make things clearer than you being unreliable about coming in or performing well. However that will only last so long and may not be enough if you've had too many other absences.

Many people lose loved ones but manage to not lose their job. Try your best as you don't need the stress of being terminated too.