“Peternity” policies allow employees to take time off for sick pets

A number of large businesses have begun to allow their employees “peternity” leave, in order to look after sick pets or take them to the vets.

London delivery company The Courier Service introduced a "peternity" policy last July that lets workers claim two days' paid annual leave.

Denise Fresco, human resources manager, said: "It is awarded in the same way people might need time off for a baby or to look after a child."

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