Funeral Leave

Staff members are allowed up to three days of paid funeral leave, if necessary, to arrange for and/or attend the funeral of an immediate family member. A staff member must notify his or her supervisor as soon as possible upon learning of the death of an immediate family member. Additional days may be granted using paid (vacation) or unpaid (leave) time. The duration and starting date of a leave depends on such factors as distance to be traveled and the responsibility of the staff member and should be determined in consultation with the supervisor and department head. Any questions regarding the leave should be directed to the Human Resources Office.

Immediate family members and the corresponding amount of paid time allowed are as follows:

• One to three days: spouse, child, parent, sibling, parent-in-law, son/daughter-in-law
• One to two days: step-child, step-parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother/sister-in-law
• One day: aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, cousin, grandparent-in-law

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility Chart for eligibility for this benefit.