Bereavement Leave

[Deactivated] on 27/10/2015 - 13:49
Last edited 27/10/2015 - 15:45 by 1 other user

Hi guys as the title suggests I just want to know if Bereavement leave should come out of my sick leave balance assuming all the necessary approval and documentation has been obtained or if this is a separate entitlement. I understand its 2 days per deceased/seriously ill

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  angelkulit025 on 27/10/2015 - 13:50

  +16

  I think it's best for you to contact your HR department instead of Ozbargain and sorry for your loss.

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  inherentchoice on 27/10/2015 - 14:18

  +4

  Pretty sure in many awards bereavement leave is a separate entitlement to sick leave and won't affect your leave balances. However, normally it only applies upon the death of a member of your immediate family or household. Check your award because different awards may have different requirements.

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  stargalaxy on 27/10/2015 - 14:43

  +1

  https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/compassionate-leave

  This should help

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  Lequ83 on 27/10/2015 - 18:57

  Depends on what jurisdiction you work in, i.e. whether you are covered under federal or state system, your award/agreement/contract/company policies.

  Second the suggestions of speaking to your manager and then your HR department.

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  [Deactivated] on 27/10/2015 - 19:46

  Bereavement leave is separate from personal (aka sick) leave.

  Bereavement leave is 2 days per event, and personal leave is 10 days annually.

  • assuming that you are a full time employee.
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  PTSD on 04/11/2015 - 11:38

  2 paid days per event (death or serious injury) for salaried employees; 2 unpaid days per event for casuals.
  Like sick leave, it is not something you can "cash out".