2. Who was living in the same household as the employee at the time of
death, and
3. With whom the employee had an intent to remain in a long-term
relationship.
Purpose of Bereavement Leave: The purpose of Bereavement Leave is to give the necessary
time to employees to handle personal affairs or to attend a funeral due a death in the immediate
family. An employee has up to three consecutive days available to him; and, depending upon the
relationship, may elect to take one day, two days, or the three days for each occurrence. An
employee should not automatically take three days for each incident. An employee also has
other leave available if the time period needs to be extended. The employee should work with his
supervisor for the time needed.
Bereavement Leave Policies:
Beginning the day after the notification of the death, per occurrence in any fiscal year, a regular
full-time employee (averaging 37 1’ hours a week) shall be permitted the following:
In the event of the death of an uncle, aunt,
niece, or nephew of the employee
One (1} Day Leave (from Sick time)
Three (83) Days Bereavement Leave In the event of the death of an immediate family
member as defined below
Four (4) Days Bereavement Leave In the event of the death of an immediate family
member as defined below.
Immediate Family Defined: The immediate family includes the employee's spouse / domestic
partner and the following relatives of the employee or the employee's spouse / domestic partner:
Children, Step Children Brother, Step Brother Sister, Step Sister
Parents, Step Parents Grandparents, Grandchildren,
Step Grandparents Step Grandchildren
Daughter-in-law, Son-in-law Ward/Relative living in the
home
If for reasons which would require out-of-state travel to the funeral services or due to the actual
date of the funeral services, the Chief of Police or designee may allow a delay in the
commencement of the three consecutive bereavement leave days. At the discretion of the Chief
of Police or Deputy Chief of Operations, the three consecutive days may be broken up between
the initial notification and the actual day of the funeral services.
Disputes: Disputes concerning Bereavement Leave shall be subject to the Grievance Procedure
through STEP 4 (Chief's level), at which point, the decision shall be final and binding upon the
parties.
ARTICLE 19 - LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Military Leave of Absence:
If a regular full-time employee must leave City employment to enter directly into active service in
the armed forces of the United States involuntarily, he shall be granted a military leave of
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