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Bereavement Leave

Overview  

Central College desires to give time off to employees as they experience the death of immediate family members. 

Definitions 

Family members: spouse/partner, child (including miscarriage), parent, sibling, grandparent, and grandchild (also applies to step and in-law relationships listed)  

 Responsibilities 

Employee: communicate with their direct supervisor when they experience the loss of a family member and will need bereavement time off 

Supervisor: consistently apply the policy around bereavement time off for employees as needs arise. Notify the Talent, Equity, and Engagement Office when an employee experiences the loss of a family member. 

 Policy Details 

Time off is provided for an employee when they experience the loss of an immediate or close family member with the following provisions. 

  1. Eligibility 
    1. Employees .50 FTE or more qualify for bereavement leave benefits.
    2. Employees less than .50 FTE will be given prorated time away for bereavement.
    3. Confirmation via an obituary or service schedule may be requested. 
  1. Bereavement time 
    1. Up to 5 days of bereavement leave are available for the death of a family member (as defined above).
    2. Bereavement days do not need to be taken consecutively and can be arranged with the employee’s supervisor to align best with the situation. 
  1. Other considerations 
    1. For some individuals, families are defined in other ways. In this case, employees should discuss their need/request for bereavement time with their supervisor.  The supervisor should consult with the TEEO if other arrangements are requested for consideration. 

Last Revision Date: ​8/28/2024​ 

Policy Owner: ​Talent, Equity and Engagement Office​