| Policy | Bereavement Leave |
| Department | ALL |
| Last Updated | Feb 2025 |
Policy
We recognize the importance of allowing employees time to grieve and manage personal matters following the loss of a loved one. This policy provides up to five (5) days of unpaid bereavement leave for eligible employees in accordance with California law (AB 1949).
Procedures
Eligibility
- All employees who have been employed for at least 30 days are eligible for bereavement leave.
- This leave applies to the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, domestic partner, or parent-in-law.
Leave Duration & Use
- Employees may take up to five (5) unpaid days of bereavement leave per occurrence.
- Leave must be taken within three (3) months of the date of death.
- The five days do not need to be consecutive.
- Employees may use accrued vacation or sick leave if available.
Notification & Documentation
- Employees must notify their manager or HR as soon as possible before taking bereavement leave.
- We may require documentation, such as a death certificate, published obituary, or verification from a funeral home, within 30 days of the first leave day.
Job Protection
- Bereavement leave is job-protected - meaning employees will be reinstated to their position upon return.
- Taking bereavement leave will not affect seniority, benefits, or accrued vacation.