To think my boss is an absolute prick

[babycham75]

I've got a wisdom tooth that has to come out as it's got a huge hole in and is cutting my tongue and cheek to pieces. The earliest appointment I could get is next Wednesday.
Tried to ask my boss if I could take some of my TOIL that I've built up, supposed to be finishing at 6.30, need to finish at 5 to be at the dentist for 5.30.
He said ask someone to swap. No one could swap - therefore he's now telling me I'll have to make another appointment. Can't get one until 28th - I can't wait that long!
There are plenty of people on duty that day, I've checked. He's just being a petty dickhead.
Any advice?

Take it off sick you can’t function if you’re in pain

Legally, your employer is not required to give you time off work for dentist appointments unless that is specified in your employment contract.

I know about the whole contract thing - it seems that if you shout loud enough and cause a fuss you'll get your way, but I'm not the assertive or confrontational type

As precious poster said ring in sick. Out of curiosity how much TOIL are you due? If you do overtime regularly on that basis I would be explaining to him that it is a reciprocal arrangement and if he can't give you the time off then you will also be unable to do unpaid overtime in the future.

Hahaha!! Previous, not precious!

Just phone in sick.

It's not exactly a routine check up is it?!

Call in sick like you would for any other medical condition.

If he wants to play to the letter of contracts then you need to explain that good will goes 2 ways.
You are seeking TOIL from overtime which you graciously ok-ed.

Some managers don't understand thay for give and take to work they actually have to give a little.

Call in sick if you get nowhere.

I imagine you are in massive pain, surely it is a medical appointment. You are right, He is a dickhead.

It’s not a check-up type dental appointment though; more minor surgery. Call in sick; you can’t wait until 28th April.

Appeal to his boss. You have given a week's notice, not sprung it upon him the day before.

There is a difference between a dental checkup and a medical procedure. Same as a hospital appointment and a GP appointment.

Contact HR and ask where they stand on time off for minor surgeries.

Phone in sick the day before appointment,and keep moaning about the pain you are in, in a loud voice.

They sound like a shit manager TBH.

Tell him you will have to take it as sickness then, to leave the tooth is putting you at risk of infection and that would mean you would be off for a lot longer than an hour.

email him and the manager above you both advising you have ask all staff and no one can help. then ask how he can arrange this for you as if you don't get it sotred now then you will more than likely have to take sick leave as the pain is very bad also explai its an appointment for a procedure not a check up.

Notify HR of your situation first. Please.

I had a wanker like this.

Thing is it’s in his (and your company’s) best interest to let you go for the appointment, if you wait you risk the pain getting worse (or infected if it’s broken skin!) which means your more likely to take sick leave and be out the office for longer!

You don’t need to be confrontational, just assert yourself and speak up. Email him if you have difficulty speaking to him