In the previous post we talked about the most frequent paid leaves, or the minimums established in the Workers' Statute. Next, we will try to resolve the most frequent doubts that employees in companies have.
Is there no possibility to extend these permissions?
Yes, the company can establish an improvement in these permits in the applicable collective agreements and also through business agreements.
Is visiting the doctor considered paid leave?
ANDl Workers' Statute It does not present it as such, so you will have to take into account what is established in the applicable collective agreement or business agreements. It is common that improvements are established with respect to the provisions of article 37.3 ET, so it is possible that this is regulated.
And the Covid-19 vaccine is not included in the paid leave either?
This assumption would be included in the previous question. To answer this question we will have to review our application agreement or enterprise agreement.
The truth is that if visits to the doctor are not regulated, nor the vaccine, we cannot consider it as permission since, to date, no Royal Decree on Covid-19 has regulated anything in this regard.
When you have the right to take a day of paid leave, will it affect my salary?
No. As this is a right to be absent from work, it will not affect your payroll in any way, and you must receive the base salary and the relevant supplements.
Do I have to notify the company?
Yes, missing work without prior notice is an absence that can be punishable or could even be grounds for dismissal, so we recommend that you always contact your manager and the Human Resources department.
Should I justify the cause?
It is essential that the worker justify the cause that gives rise to the right of absence. However, try to provide the less personal information the better. The company should only ask you for what is essential to justify the right. For example, in the case of paid leave due to an accident or illness of relatives, you should not provide a personal document from the patient but only a receipt containing the essential data to corroborate that a family member is hospitalized.
It is my partner who needs rest but we are not married. Does the permit also apply to me?
No, you could only be absent if you were a de facto couple.
Are the days work or calendar days?
With the exception of the marriage permit, it is not specified whether they are natural or work-related. It will be necessary to go to the collective agreement. If nothing is specified either, calendar days would have to be considered.
The Human Resources Manager is in charge of managing these questions. If you want to become a professional in this sector, the Master in Human Resources: People Management, Talent Development and Labor Management will train you for it.
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