In case of a death in a regular employee's family, the employee shall be given time off with pay to attend the funeral. Such time shall not be charged to either his/her sick or vacation leave in accordance with the following:

A. Immediate Family.
1. Seven (7) days.
2. Immediate family is defined to include the following: qualified domestic partner, spouse, children, and parents.

B. Extended Family.
1. Three (3) days should interment be within a 400-mile radius;
2. Five (5) days should interment be beyond a 400-mile radius;
3. Extended family is defined to include the following: brother, sister, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, daughter-inlaw, son-in-law, grandparents, grandchildren, great grandparents, stepmother, step-father, step-children, legal guardian.

C. In addition to the above bereavement leave provisions, a regular employee shall be authorized to use up to ten (10) working days of accrued sick leave in the case of the death of a parent, child, domestic partner, or spouse. In such a case, a copy of the death certificate may be required.

D. Temporary employees are not eligible for bereavement leave


For more information about bereavement leave, please contact Employee Benefits at 865-215-2111.