Are Employees Allowed Time Off For IVF Treatment?
With Mark Ellis Q – One of my employees is about to undergo IVF treatment and will need time off work. Will this qualify as sick leave or should she have to use her annual leave as this is an elective procedure? A – One in six couples are currently seeking fertility treatment so there is a strong chance most employers will face a similar scenario, and it is not just limited to fertility treatments as other elective procedures include cosmetic surgery and transgender surgery. Employees are entitled to statutory sick pay (SSP) when they are unfit to…
