We have an employee who we sponsor on a skilled worker visa. The employee has put in a written request to take 3 weeks annual leave to return to Nigeria to attend to her mother's funeral and buriel arrangements. The mother died on 5 April but has asked for 3 weeks from 23 May! Whilst we are sympathetic towards our employees when bereaved, the dates requested are 7 weeks after the passing. I would appreciate feedback from fellow professionals of Nigerian descent who can confirm if this is part of their culture. No disrespect intended but genuinely interested to get feedback.
Hi Samantha My aunt died in early October and it took us several weeks so her funeral wasn't until late November. That's in the UK. And we're still settling up her estate 2.5 years later and it's likely to go on for another several months....
Top tip, get a wet copy of the written will lodged somewhere safe, preferably in a bank vault or something - it's been horrendous!
Hi Samantha My aunt died in early October and it took us several weeks so her funeral wasn't until late November. That's in the UK. And we're still settling up her estate 2.5 years later and it's likely to go on for another several months....
Top tip, get a wet copy of the written will lodged somewhere safe, preferably in a bank vault or something - it's been horrendous!
