This paid leave is for attending funerals, memorial services and for discharging responsibilities related to the death of the family member. Days of leave may be taken consecutively or split as needed. If additional time off is needed, a supervisor may approve use of accrued vacation or time off without pay. A bereavement leave will be paid based on the employee's normally scheduled hours at the regular straight time hourly rate. The employee's immediate supervisor should be notified within a reasonable amount of time.
Supervisors are responsible for ensuring proper administration of paid leave and leave scheduling.