LUL's Family Leave Guidelines (page 4, papagraph 8) state that: "employees having to deal with the illness or death of a near relative may apply for the discretionary benefit of special leave with pay to cover the situation. Managers may grant up to 3 days' leave with pay."

We are aware that often, managers refuse paid special leave, and sometimes claim that they are 'not allowed' to give it. Show them this quote!