1. Try to find other care for your relative

Before you ask your employer for accommodation, it's important to look for ways to care for your family member that do not affect your work. For example, you could:

• ask a friend or family member to care for your relative
• put your child in daycare if you can afford it
• pay a personal support worker or babysitter if you can afford it
• move your child to a daycare that's closer to where your work

Do not guess what the costs are or what services are available. You must contact people and ask questions to see if an option can solve your problem.

Keep notes

Keep notes about everything you looked into and why it does not work for you.

It’s also a good idea to get proof that you talked to people. For example, you could get:

• quotes about what a service costs
• messages from friends and family members that explain why they cannot help
• letters from daycare centres or other services that confirm they do not have space, you do not qualify, or you're on a waiting list