Funeral Leave

When a death occurs in an Employee's immediate family, that Employee will be allowed necessary time off with pay up to a maximum of three (3) days to attend the funeral and/or make funeral arrangements.

Immediate family, for this benefit, is defined as the Employee's:

• Brothers
• Children
• Grandparents
• Grandchildren
• Parents (or Legal Guardians)
• Sisters
• Spouse/Same-Sex Domestic Partner
• Spouse's/Same-Sex Domestic Partner's Parents

Regarding the death of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, other relatives and very close friends, necessary time off will be granted on the day of the funeral.

Funeral leave will not be deducted from the Employee's sick leave or vacation leave balances.