Full-Time Employees

Paid bereavement leave is granted to all Full-Time Employees to make arrangements for and/or attend the funeral or memorial service of a member of the Employee’s immediate family. Paid bereavement leave is granted for a maximum of three days per year and shall not exceed three days per event. Bereavement days do not accrue or carry forward. Additional time needed in excess of paid bereavement leave may be taken in conjunction with vacation and/or sick leave or without pay upon approval of Human Resources.

Immediate family includes an Employee’s spouse, children, grandchildren, siblings, parents, grandparents, and stepchildren.

Employees may be required to provide the University with proof of the need for bereavement leave.