Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define the Universitys provisions for bereavement leave, ensuring that administrators are supported during times of personal loss.

Scope

This policy applies to all full-time and part-time administrators of the University. Eligible administrators may take up to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member, as defined by this policy. Members of a collective bargaining union should refer to their respective CBA for bereavement benefits.

Policy

All full- and part-time administrators are eligible for bereavement leave. An administrator may
take up to five (5) days of paid leave for a death in the immediate family. Immediate family includes spouse, child, mother, father, sister, brother, mother and father-in-law, brother and sister-in-law, grandparent and grandparent-in-law. If additional time is needed, vacation leave or unpaid leave may be taken with supervisory approval. Bereavement leave must be authorized by the administrator’s supervisor.

Administrators must notify their manager of the need to use bereavement leave as soon as reasonably possible. Administrators may be required to provide verification of need when requested (obituary, death certificate, etc.).

Please visit the Hofstra Human Resources Website for additional information.

Related Policies and References

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