Employees who take 5 consecutive days off in a month with a reason, can they be dismissed?
Pursuant to Clause 3, Article 126 of the 2012 Labor Code:
- An employee is considered to have unilaterally left work if they are absent for 5 cumulative days in a month or 20 cumulative days in a year without a legitimate reason.
- Circumstances considered to be legitimate reasons include: natural disasters, fires, personal or relative illnesses confirmed by an authorized medical examination and treatment facility, and other cases as stipulated in the labor regulations.
=> Thus, according to the information you provided, your leave to care for your father is considered a legitimate reason as stipulated. Therefore, you will not be dismissed. However, when you return to work, you should bring a certificate from the medical examination and treatment facility to prove it.
The editorial board informs you.
