Under the law, employees have the right to dependants' leave in the following circumstances:

• helping a dependant who falls ill, gives birth or is injured or assaulted;
• making arrangements for the care of a dependant who is ill or injured;
• on the death of a dependant;
• where a dependant's normal care arrangements have been suddenly disrupted or terminated; and
• to deal with unexpected incidents concerning an employee's child during school time.