5.1 Bereavement Time Off

Staff that accrue sick leave: Up to five days of sick pay may be taken upon the death of the employee's spouse, parent, father-in-law, mother-in-law, child, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law. This time off must be requested and approved via an Absence request.

For more information on using sick leave, see the sick leave policy.

Faculty and other benefitted staff that do not accrue leave: Up to five days may be taken upon the death of the employee's spouse, parent, father-in-law, mother-in-law, child, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law. This time off is paid by SPU and must be requested and approved by via an Absence request.

To request bereavement time off: 

• Start on your employee profile  

• Click on Absence 

• Manage Absence 

• Enter dates on the calendar 

• Click on Request Absence 

• Under Types of Absence choose Other Time Off 

• Choose Bereavement 

• Enter any comments needed and then submit request