Human Resources

Bereavement leave

Eligibility

All regular (non temporary) staff who are in a benefit eligible position. 

Using bereavement leave

You may take up to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave in the event of the death of a family member or other person with whom you had a close, personal relationship akin to a family relationship. Bereavement leave must be completed within 60 days of the date on which you receive notice of the death. 

Notify HR and your supervisor, as soon as possible, if you plan to take up to three (3) days of bereavement leave. HR must be informed before you take this time off. You are responsible for recording “bereavement leave” on your timecard for the first three (3) days as it does not require the use of sick or vacation time.

Who qualifies as my family member?

• spouse or domestic partner (of any gender)
• A sibling 
• parent or grandparent (biological, adoptive, step, foster, in loco parentis*, or in law)
• child or grandchild (biological, adoptive, step, foster, or in loco parentis)
• any person living in your household
• any other relation, kin, or family member
• any person with whom you have a close, personal relationship that is substantially similar to a family relationship

Extended bereavement leave

As noted above, employees may take up to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave without using sick or vacation time. Any leave beyond three (3) days must be approved by Human Resources through the leave of absence process. Please contact HR before taking any additional time off, and documentation may be required to support the request.

Up to two weeks of extended bereavement leave may be requested under Oregon Family Leave (OFLA). HR will determine eligibility for extended leave and whether sick pay applies to the additional time off. To apply, submit a Leave of Absence Request Form.

Who qualifies as my family member for extended bereavement leave?

Extended bereavement leave is designated under Oregon Family Leave (OFL).  OFL considers the following as family members:

• spouse
• parent (biological, adoptive, step, foster, or in loco parentis*)
• child (biological, adoptive, step, foster, or in loco parentis)
• parent-in-law
• grandparent
• grandchild
• domestic partner (of any gender)
• parent or child of domestic partner

*In loco parentis is defined as those with day-to-day responsibilities to care for and financially support a child.

Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) information