Time off for Hospital Appmts

Hi,

Asking this for my Dad, as I am self-employed so doesn't really apply to me.

His employer says that he is able to take time off work for hospital appointments, however it is unpaid. I know the DAA says they must give time off for you to be able to attend appointments, but does it also state that they must pay you for this time?

Thanks!

No, they have to allow the time off, but it is not paid time. This is because hospital appointments are usually on set days or set times, so cannot be arranged out of work hours.