Common use of Short periods of absence Clause in Contracts

Short periods of absence. Contrary to the provisions of the Dutch Work and Care Act [Wet arbeid en zorg], the following provisions apply. 3.6.1 Family celebrations/situations (unpaid leave) ▪ An employee is entitled to unpaid leave: - for the purpose of attending family events/celebrations such as the deposition for marriage, a wedding, wedding anniversary, baptism or long-service anniversary; and - in other exceptional family circumstances such as the illness or death of a spouse, a member of the employee’s household, a child or xxxxxx child, or another relationship by consanguinity (blood relative) or affinity (in-laws). 3.6.2 Medical reasons (unpaid leave) ▪ An employee is entitled to unpaid leave for: - a necessary visit to the dentist, GP or specialist; - outpatient treatment; - periodic occupational health survey; and - hospital admission/discharge of a member of the employee’s household. 3.6.3 Other situations with unpaid leave ▪ An employee is also entitled to unpaid leave: - for non-Christian religious holidays/festivals; - for a physical examination or periodical health assessment (for work or military service for example); - to move house; - to sit an exam (this does not apply to apprentice employees: they are entitled to paid leave during their exams; see clause 6.1.4); - to attend a meeting of the FNV and CNV Vakmensen trade unions, insofar as the employee is a member of the trade union and has been personally invited; - to register as a jobseeker with employment insurance agency UWV and apply for a job after being notified that he or she has been made redundant; - to take a retirement preparation course; - to exercise the right to vote; and - to fulfil legal obligations imposed on him or her personally.