Dependants leave

Leave and pay  

You can take reasonable unpaid time off to deal with an emergency involving a dependant, which includes a:

• parent
• spouse or partner
• child 
• grandchild
• person who lives with your family
• person who relies on you as their main carer 

Examples of dependants leave 

You're allowed dependants leave if: 

• a dependant falls ill, gives birth, is injured or assaulted, including where a dependant is hurt or mentally distressed 
• you need to make long-term care arrangements for a dependant who is ill or injured 
• there's unexpected disruption or a breakdown in care arrangements for a dependant 
• you need to deal with an unexpected incident involving a child while at school or education setting 

You can request up to 10 day's paid compassionate leave to deal with a serious or terminal illness or injury of a loved one. See compassionate leave for more details.

Taking dependants leave 

Tell your manager as soon as possible that you need to take time off to deal with an emergency involving a dependant.

Record your leave in My Oracle under 'Unpaid leave'. Then choose the 'Dependant emergency' option.  

If you need more time off

Depending on the situation, you may also be entitled to take carers leave, unpaid parental leave, unpaid leave or annual leave.

Speak to your manager so that any extra leave you take is recorded in My Oracle correctly. 

If you need to change or reduce your working hours to care for a dependant on a short or long-term basis, talk to your manager about flexible working options.