2.13 Force Majeure Leave

Purpose

The purpose of force majeure leave is to provide paid leave if a defined person (listed below) has suffered an illness or injury and the employee's presence is required.

Scope

All employees are covered by this policy on commencement of employment.

Policy

Force majeure leave applies in the case of illness or injury to one of the following persons:

• Parent

• The natural or adoptive child

• Spouse

• Partner

• Brother/sister

• Grandparent

• A person to whom the employee is acting in loco parentis

• A person with whom an employee is in a relationship of domestic dependency, including but not limited to same-sex partners. A relationship of domestic dependency arises where, in the event of illness or injury, one person reasonably relies on the other to make arrangements for the provision of care.

Employees will be entitled to up to 3 days paid force majeure leave in 12 months or up to 5 days in 36 months. Force majeure leave is available to any employee whose situation meets the following criteria:

The requirement to be with that person is urgent

• The need is immediate

• The presence of the employee is indispensable

In these circumstances, force majeure leave may be taken for the above-defined person. Glin National College acknowledges that it is not feasible for employees to give notice requesting force majeure leave. As soon as practical, the employee must notify their Manager of their absence. In all cases, on return to work, a discussion must be held between the employee and their Manager to understand the reasons for taking this leave. A formal notice outlining a summary of the facts must be completed and given to the employee's Manager (Standard Form is available in the Forms Section of this site).

Prior medical appointments will not be deemed eligible by Glin National College for force majeure leave. Glin National College wishes to state that all matters appropriate to the reasons for this type of leave will remain strictly confidential, and any relevant documentation will be kept in the employee's personnel file.