Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to establish University policy, expectations and guidelines for time off without loss of pay in the event of the death of an immediate family member, when full-time employees are eligible for paid bereavement time.
Policy
In the unfortunate event of a death in the immediate family, employees may take up to five (5) days of paid bereavement time. These days are to be taken consecutively within a reasonable time of the day of death or day of the funeral, and may not be split or postponed.
Definitions
Immediate Family Member—the employee’s:
- Spouse
- Domestic Partner;
- Child;
- Step-child;
- Parents (including in-laws), step-parents;
- Siblings, step-siblings;
- Grandparents;
- Grandchildren
Procedures/Guidelines
Employees should make their supervisor aware of their situation. In turn, the supervisor should notify Employee Services of the reason and length of the employee’s absence.
The employee must record their absence as Bereavement on their attendance record.
To learn more about this policy or the supporting procedures, please contact Employee Services.