Bereavement

A staff member will be entitled to time off in the event of a death in their immediate family if they are absent from scheduled workdays from the date of the death through the date of the burial. Up to three days off with pay will be granted upon the death of a member of their immediate family. If the funeral service is more than 200 miles from the staff member’s residence, one additional paid day may be granted to account for travel needs.

Immediate family shall include parents, parents-in-law, stepparent, spouse, domestic partner, child, stepchild, sibling, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, step-grandparent, or grandchild.

Paid time off is granted for the day of the funeral only for the death of other close relatives. Close relatives shall include the staff member’s aunt, uncle, cousin, niece, or nephew.

Absence to attend a funeral for a person who is not immediate family or a close relative may be authorized as a personal or vacation day.

If a death occurs in a staff member’s family, they must notify their supervisor as soon as possible so that their job responsibilities can be covered during any absence. A staff member may be asked to present satisfactory proof of death, relationship to the deceased and attendance at the funeral.