Company Denies Bereavement Leave After Employee's Mother Passes Away

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A social media post sparked debate after an employee shared that their company denied them bereavement leave following the death of their mother. While many companies offer bereavement policies, some may be unclear about how much time off is provided or whether additional accommodations are available. Experts suggest employees should clarify their company's policy and explore options like FMLA or state-specific leave laws.

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“How much time off may depend on which family member it was, for example, a parent or child vs. sibling,” Carnachan explains. “Given that it was the mother and they worked in a financial institution, I assume PTO was provided although it may have only been a few days.” “In addition, some states have leave laws that go beyond FMLA. While FMLA protects an employee from losing employment under specific conditions, it is unpaid leave. The employee may use their PTO while on FMLA or the employer may require it be used.”The author emphasized how they had worked from home in the past and couldn’t understand why the company wouldn’t let them do it again in time of need.

 

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