ICTChris Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 A Glasgow woman has called for bereavement leave when a pet dies. 18 year old Emma McNulty claims she was fired from her job after being unable to attend work due to grief following the death of her terrier Millie. Ms Mcnulty asked for time off from the sandwich shop where she worked but was told to find cover or face dismissal. As she couldn't find cover, she was sacked. Here is a photograph of Millie Following her experience, Ms McNulty started a petition calling for bereavement leave when a pet dies. The law currently allows for reasonable time off to deal with the death of a dependant, a definition which doesn't include pets. Do P&Bers think you should get time off if your pet dies? Have any P&Bers ever taken time off work following the death of a pet, perhaps in a house fire? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I used to work with a girl who kept photos of her late labs on her desk and she would visit a medium to talk/bark with the dogs in the afterlife. Man/woman up and go to work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I'd want compassionate leave if my cat died. I don't currently own a cat. If I did I would feel bereft. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Shandon Par said: I used to work with a girl who kept photos of her late labs on her desk and she would visit a medium to talk/bark with the dogs in the afterlife. Man/woman up and go to work. Any photos of her Spaniel's ears? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Emma = Wid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandcowden Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 10 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Any photos of her Spaniel's ears? youd not want them,she looks a bit rough for 18 imo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeVanTeeth Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I needed a week off after my goldfish died, valuable time to contact friends, family and neighbours of the fish to arrange death certificates, funerals etc etc. Oh wait a minute, I didn't have to do any of that as it was only a fucking fish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Dele said: Emma = Wid. Must be fucking desperate mate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Dele said: Emma = Wid. I think that dodgy cauliflower cheese has rotted your brain m8. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 That dog is definitely in a better place. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 The sandwich shop has clearly been desperate for a reason to get shot of her, and couldn't believe his luck. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 26 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Any photos of her Spaniel's ears? She used to ride a motorbike and would flash said big ears at passing motorists. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 They should have put the dog on that day’s specials board. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 18 minutes ago, Slenderman said: I stand by my posting. Wid. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Dele said: I stand by my posting. Wid. Which one is Emma? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, Dele said: I stand by my posting. Wid. I admire your dedication. Have at it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieKTID Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 10 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: They should have put the dog on that day’s specials board. We're going to have a falling out Shandon For what its worth I think you should be allowed some time out to grieve after a pet dies, I was more upset when my last dog died than when my gran died. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 9 minutes ago, stevieKTID said: We're going to have a falling out Shandon For what its worth I think you should be allowed some time out to grieve after a pet dies, I was more upset when my last dog died than when my gran died. ^^^ got a kb from his gran. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedToGoToCentralPark Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Should have just went off sick for a few days and self certified. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandcowden Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 its actually awfully sporting of her to alert all future potential employers to avoid her like the plague 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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