Common use of Time Off For Bereavement Clause in Contracts

Time Off For Bereavement. A Bargaining Unit member shall receive straight time pay for each day lost during their normal work week, not exceeding five (5) days, to make arrangements for and attend the funeral of a member of their immediate family, which shall be charged to the member’s sick leave balance. At the discretion of the Director or designee, additional days may be granted upon a showing that circumstances require travel out of the surrounding area or a showing that an earlier return to work would create a hardship upon the member. Immediate family shall be defined as: spouse; domestic partner; mother; father; sister; brother; biological, adopted, or xxxxxx child; stepchild; legal xxxx; grandparent; grandchild; mother-in- law; father-in-law; sister-in-law; brother-in-law; daughter-in-law; son-in-law; grandparent-in- law; grandchild-in-law; or corresponding relatives of the employee's partner; other persons for whom the employee is legally responsible; and anyone who stood in loco parentis to the employee as a child. When using sick leave for the death of a domestic partner, a completed and notarized Affidavit of Domestic Partnership form must be on file with the Department and with the Office of Human Resources. Any days above the five (5) for which a bargaining unit member receives pay under the provisions of this Section shall be charged against such member’s sick leave, vacation, or compensatory time at the member’s option.

Time Off For Bereavement. A Bargaining Unit member shall receive straight time pay for each day lost during their normal work week, not exceeding five (5) days, to make arrangements for and attend the funeral of a member of their immediate family, which shall be charged to the member’s sick leave balance. At the discretion of the Director or designee, additional days may be granted upon a showing that circumstances require travel out of the surrounding area or a showing that an earlier return to work would create a hardship upon the member. Immediate family shall be defined as: spouse; domestic partner; mother; father; sister; brother; biological, adopted, or xxxxxx child; stepchild; legal xxxx; grandparent; grandchild; mother-in- law; father-in-law; sister-in-law; brother-in-law; daughter-in-law; son-in-law; grandparent-in- law; grandchild-in-law; or corresponding relatives of the employee's partner; other persons for whom the employee is legally responsible; and anyone who stood in loco parentis to the employee as a child. When using sick leave for the death of a domestic partner, a completed and notarized Affidavit of Domestic Partnership form must be on file with the Department department and with the Office of Human Resources. Any days above the five (5) for which a bargaining unit member receives pay under the provisions of this Section shall be charged against such member’s sick leave, vacation, or compensatory time at the member’s option.