Compassionate Leave
If there’s a crisis at home, you can get time off without using your Annual Leave
Eligibility check:
What’s it for?
You can use this benefit to attend to an immediate domestic crisis, such as the bereavement of a close family member, without having to take annual leave
What do I get?
Your Commanding Officer can authorise up to four weeks of Compassionate Leave, although two weeks is normally sufficient. Only in exceptional circumstances and following a re-evaluation of the situation should Compassionate Leave exceed four weeks.
You are expected to resolve your personal affairs within a reasonable timeframe. Ongoing issues should be addressed by seeking alternative courses of action through your Chain of Command.
How do I claim?
Speak to your Line Manger or Unit HR/Personnel Office.
Need more information?
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JSP 760 - compassionate leave
read chapter 22 of JSP 760 for more information about compassionate leave