Bereavement Leave

Bereavement leave — also called compassionate leave — is time off given to an employee after the death of a close relative, or in some policies for other serious family emergencies. It allows people to grieve, make arrangements, and attend a funeral without using holiday.

Some jurisdictions mandate a minimum amount of bereavement or parental-bereavement leave; elsewhere it is at the employer's discretion. A clear policy removes the burden of negotiating time off during a difficult moment.