Bereavement Pay

[Quincy]

Is this at the discretion of the company or it is it the law for 3 days pay if you are with a company more then 6 months .

 

[frankeechops]

If its an immediate family member, you are entitled to 3 days 'Force Majeure' leave in any 12 month period, maximum of 5 over 18 months.

Other than that its at the employers discretion.

 

[Henri LeHat]

Bereavement leave is discretionary but often detailed in your terms of employment or in company policy documnets/handbook or whatnot.

If you don't have this already defined then speak to your boss about this. Maybe check what others were granted as you should have a case to get the same.

 

[Rebel CNC]

No statutory right to leave on bereavement even for immediate family. Force majeure leave only applies to unexpected injury/illness of immediate family.

Practically all employers will allow day or two following death of immediate family member but if you want to attend funeral of Great Aunt Helga or Uncle Bob, you may have to take unpaid leave or lose a holiday.

 

[richiepurg]

Not covered by law, maybe in employment contract, otherwise at discretion of employer.

 

[Quincy]

Cheers guys , getting seriously dicked around and it was immediate family ..... very close to packing in the job over it .

 

[mickohall]

Cheers guys , getting seriously dicked around and it was immediate family ..... very close to packing in the job over it .

Sorry for your troubles bud. Hope it gets sorted.

 

[Quincy]

Sorry for your troubles bud. Hope it gets sorted.

Thanks Mick .

 

[dboy]

Chances are it is some tit in human resources with an amoeba-brain!

No decent manager would be that stupid. Mind you do not be fooled - work do not care about you personally - public and private sector (having worked in both).

I would go to your gp and get him to write a sick note if you are still having trouble. In fact on principle i might do this and spend some time with your family.

I am sorry for your loss.

 

[Muintir]

Obviously you are not covered by a union as this stuff is standard part of every agreement ....hope it works out for you!!