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Introduction

1. 1.1

   This Policy sets out the approach that [enter name of organisation] (the Company) will take in relation to the statutory right that Employees have to take unpaid time off work to deal with unexpected events affecting their dependants and the steps you should take if you need to make a request for such leave.

1. 1.2

   [This policy applies only to employees. It does not apply to agency workers, consultants[, contractors][, volunteers][, interns] or casual workers. OR This policy applies to all employees, officers, agency workers, consultants[, contractors][, volunteers][, interns] and casual workers.]

1. 1.3

   [This policy has been [agreed OR implemented following consultation] with [[enter name of relevant trade union(s)] OR [enter name of works council] OR [enter name of staff association]].]

1. 1.4

   An employee may have the right to neonatal care leave and pay if their child receives neonatal care. For further information, see the Company’s [neonatal leave policy]. This policy should be read in conjunction with the [neonatal leave policy] as, in some circumstances, there may be a degree of overlap between them. Where you have