Bereavement Leave
An employee shall be allowed bereavement leave for the death of any relative residing in the employee's household and/or the following family members: spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, siblings, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece and nephew. Please check your specific collective bargaining agreement for a list of eligible family members. The number of days of leave should not exceed five (5) per occasion of death. These days are not cumulative or transferable. No deductions from salaries or sick leave shall be made during these days. If you report your absences through the sub finder system, please contact your regional Sub Office Coordinator for the dates of your request. If you are an employee that reports absences via time sheet or employee online, please check in with the Human Resources Leave and Accommodations Analyst for eligibility and further information regarding this leave.