Time Off: What Policies Do Most Organizations Set for Bereavement Leave? February 2008 We've had a string of sad situations recently that have really tested our bereavement leave policy. We currently offer three days off for the death of an employee's immediate family member. One situation involved the death of a family member on the East . . . more
Sample Bereavement Leave Policy and Employee Statement February 2008 Here are both an example of a broad "bereavement allowance" policy--which doesn't specify that leave may only be taken for the death of an immediate family member--and a sample employee statement. . . . more