Compensation Glossary
Welcome to ERI SalaryExpert's compensation glossary, your resource for commonly used terms, formulas, and phrases related to compensation.
Bereavement Leave
Bereavement Leave (or Funeral Leave) provides time off for workers following the death of a family member. Policy on such leave defines the number of days and defines who is considered to be a relative under the policy. Some companies allow employees to take bereavement leave as unpaid leave, sick leave or annual leave.
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