I have an interview when I am supposed to be at work!

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Only found out about the interview this afternoon and already worried just in case I can't get the time off. Does my employer have to give me the time off? Or can they refuse?

I am not leaving my present job because of bad terms, its just that its my ideal job that has come up.

They are aware I have applied for this job, so I am not hiding anything as I have already asked them to give me a reference.

Thanks

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I think they can refuse, but I don't know for sure. If they already know you are looking, then maybe they won't refuse.

Thanks, guess I will just have to wait and see tomorrow!

No they don't have to give you time off, but if they already know you've applied and are happy to give you a reference, they will be expecting you to have an interview at some point, so it would be very churlish for them not to let you take a half day holiday or whatever you need.

I spoke to my line manager this morning. She is aware that this is the only job I have applied for. She has given me time off.(phew) She has let me take an hr off before the interview and however long the interview lasts for. I will be a bit short on time, interview is about 30mins car journey away. So I will only have 20mins or so to get ready. At least I won't have time to fret!