Approve Bereavement Leave
Resources
Role of Supervisor
- Review bereavement leave policy
- Review web time entry & monthly leave Payroll policy above – particularly the section on approving time/leave
- Review departmental bereavement leave policies
- Review with employee expectations for leave requests – how to request, documentation required, etc.
- Ensure you are approving all monthly leave reports in a timely manner – this is extremely important and could have a detrimental effect on the employee if not approved timely
Role of Human Resources
- Answer questions regarding bereavement leave
Process Steps
- Ensure employee understands how to request leave
- Ensure employee completes leave report/time sheet appropriately and in timely manner
- Approve leave report/time sheet in a timely manner
FAQ
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May an employee take 3 days of bereavement leave for a close friend?
No, an employee may take necessary time off on the day of the funeral for a close friend. If more time is needed, the employee may request vacation time.
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May my temporary employee take bereavement leave?
No, temporary employees do not receive paid leave time.
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How should employees report bereavement leave in BannerWeb?
Employees should key Bereavement Leave (no more than 3 days) in their timesheet or leave report. Since bereavement leave is not an accrued leave type, time taken for this purpose will show in leave balances as a negative in the miscellaneous category.
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What type of documentation can I request to verify the use of bereavement leave?
Obituaries, funeral programs, or death certificates.
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Can an employee take more than 3 days of bereavement leave in a calendar year?
Yes, an employee may take up to 3 days of leave per death.