Funeral Leave advice please

[BexyB9]

Hi chaps

Sadly, my niece's husband died last weekend. I need to attend his funeral. Am I entitled to paid leave for this? If not, can I take unpaid leave?

Thanks.

[Judgee]

For non-immediate family members you should be allowed a days unpaid leave to attend the funeral I believe.

[BexyB9]

For non-immediate family members you should be allowed a days unpaid leave to attend the funeral I believe.

Thanks.

[Pinky 1]

Bereavement: If an employee loses somebody close to them, be supportive, sensitive and accommodating,
giving them time to deal with their loss. The amount of time required will vary depending on the relationship
and the circumstances of the bereavement. For immediate family members (spouse, partner, sibling,
child, parent), offer up to one week off with full pay. For other family members (e.g. grandparents or
parents-in-law), offer a paid day off to attend the funeral.For wider family and friends, help to facilitate
shift-swaps, agree for the employee to make the time up, or offer one unpaid day off/one day
of holiday to attend the funeral

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[BexyB9]

Bereavement: If an employee loses somebody close to them, be supportive, sensitive and accommodating,
giving them time to deal with their loss. The amount of time required will vary depending on the relationship
and the circumstances of the bereavement. For immediate family members (spouse, partner, sibling,
child, parent), offer up to one week off with full pay. For other family members (e.g. grandparents or
parents-in-law), offer a paid day off to attend the funeral.For wider family and friends, help to facilitate
shift-swaps, agree for the employee to make the time up, or offer one unpaid day off/one day
of holiday to attend the funeral

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Great, thanks.