Would it be acceptable for an employee to take a day's holiday from their main job in order to do other paid or voluntary work unconnected with their main job?
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lady fuschia
ANSWERS: 4
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As long as you are open with your employer about it and there are no ethical conflicts involved, I don't see why it wouldn't be acceptable. In fact, in the Public Service of Canada, employees are entitled to one day of special leave each year to perform volunteer work.
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Canadian Public Sector workers are getting a raw deal. My employer lets me have 3 days to help out with D of E, and they help out with some of the costs of the children doing it (equipment, tents, etc). It benefits my work, because I stay loyal to them, I stay fit(tish) to continue helping with D of E, and I learn leadership, teamworking skills that can be utilised at my work.
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If you are taking a "holiday" day, then why should they care?
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I'm American, and - as long as what I'm doing doesn't violate my noncompete agreement - with my company it is my business and my discretion how to use my personal time.
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