Compassionate Leave Policy and Procedure

What the resource helps with

This policy helps you respond sensitively when employees need time away from work because of bereavement, serious family circumstances or significant personal situations. It helps you make consistent decisions about paid or unpaid compassionate leave and links to other leave options.

What's included

A compassionate leave policy covering eligibility considerations, request procedures, paid or unpaid leave, related leave types and parental bereavement leave.

When to Use the Resource

Use when someone needs time away from work because of bereavement, serious family circumstances or significant personal difficulty.