Bereavement

[GoingPostal86]

Hi folks,

My grandfather passed away earlier tonight :(

His funeral is on Wednesday. What is the bereavement routine in RM? Need to ring the boss tomo.

[Scotland1]

So sorry to hear this but only one day off as not immediate family, this should include funeral, he may give you days from your holiday entitlement or u take it unpaid, take care

[sjnb6]

I would say your grandfather is immediate
family

[Izzy]

Rm gave me the day for my Dad's funeral, but not my uncle's

[aiden01]

I would say your grandfather is immediate
family

but rm say different

[halfull]

I would say your grandfather is immediate
family

but rm say different

rubbish, grandfather is day off with pay for the funeral.

[aiden01]

I would say your grandfather is immediate
family

but rm say different

rubbish, grandfather is day off with pay for the funeral.

whats rubbish yes I agree one day off for funeral but if immediate family ie mum dad brother sister you get 3days

[Pinky 1]

GP86, sorry for your loss.
This is from the RMG Other Time Off (Special Leave) Guide. I hope it's of some help.

Bereavement
Employees should be allowed reasonable time off when bereaved. The amount of time required will vary depending on the employee’s relationship with the deceased and the circumstances of the bereavement.
 Up to one week with pay should be allowed for the death of next of kin or a blood relative (spouse, civil partner, child, parent, or sibling)
 One day with pay for parent in law or grandparent (or equivalent in a civil partnership or long-standing unmarried relationship). This is usually to attend the funeral
 For other relationships with the deceased any time off granted would usually be unpaid or taken as annual holiday
Additional time off can be considered in exceptional circumstances where the care of a dependant is involved. Further time off may be without pay or taken from annual holiday entitlement.

[GoingPostal86]

Thanks for the replies folks, got sorted. Merry Christmas to you all

[jagger]

Where would Step Father come in this? Cheers.

[Darren Bent]

Just say father instead of step father. Just in case line managers make it more difficult.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Just say father instead of step father. Just in case line managers make it more difficult.

No need - Stepfather is a Next of Kin

[jagger]

Cheers.