when a spouse dies how much bereavement leave are you entitled to from your employer in the united kingdom?

Answer 1

There isn't a legal entitlement so you get all sorts of inconsistencies. Most good employers would give you sometime off but would expect you to put in a sick-note for more than a few days. There are advantages to this as anyone who has lost their partner is going to be very upset and unable to work.
When my mother died my GP gave me a sick-note for 3 weeks due to stress and anxiety; a lot of that was caused by the attitude of my line manager at the time.
When my father-in-law died I was given 5 days but my husband only 3. This was because my manager was more sympathetic.

Answer 2

This will vary but there is some legal provision. Section 57A of the Employment Relations Act 1999 gives an entitlement to 'a reasonable amount of time off ' to take action which is necessary....in consequence of the death of a dependant'. A spouse is specifically listed as a 'dependant'. This isn't actually bereavement leave and the amount of leave granted will depend on what is 'reasonable' under the circumstances. As a very general rule of thumb up to a week is likely to be reasonable, although circumstances might dictate longer, eg if crime is involved or if a spouse has died overseas.

Unfortunately there are obvious weaknesses in the law. What is 'reasonable' is, in practical terms, what the employer thinks is reasonable. This can vary considerably. It is possible to take Employment Tribunal action against unreasonable refusal to grant time off but, even if successful, this will be long after the event and will do nothing to help you in the immediate aftermath of bereavement. Also the law does not require that any time off granted is paid. Not good.

So basically there is some level of legal protection here but, unless the employer behaves reasonably and sensitively, there is no guarantee that this will be adequate to the situation. Unfortunately there are are a lot of employers out there who do not always behave reasonably or sensitively.

Most commonly even where time off is granted - generally under the heading of 'special/domestic leave' - it's no longer than a week or two and the reality is that this is generally far too soon to return to work after the loss of a spouse. Most people in this situation are signed off on sick leave by their GPs until they are ready to return. This can sometimes cause employment problems of its own but that's another question !

Best of luck if you're having problems with this.

Answer 3

It would depend on who you work for. It can vary from a few days to several weeks. There ought to be a standard period. A week would be good to start with, employers could also give a few extra days on top of that.

Ask you boss, how much your entitled to, and see if they'll give you a bit longer. A decent employer would.

Answer 4

Unless you have this subject written into your contract of employment, the answer is none. It is entirely left up to your boss. I imagine a good understanding boss would allow you as much time free as you needed whether you were paid for it again would be up to him.I am sure you could take one week of your holiday if you needed a long time off work.

Answer 5

All employed mothers have the dazzling to take 26 weeks' easy Maternity bypass away (OML). in case you have labored continually on your corporation for 26 weeks as much as and including the fifteenth week formerly your toddler is due, you will additionally be eligible for extra Maternity bypass away, which will final for yet another 26 weeks. Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) would be paid for 26 weeks. those eligible will obtain ninety according to cent of their earnings for the 1st six weeks, and £108.eighty 5 each week (or ninety according to cent of their earnings, whichever is lowest) for 20 weeks. this means which you're able to have as much as fifty two weeks maternity bypass away, 26 weeks of which could be paid. (do not forget approximately to learn your settlement of employment, to work out what your corporation promises.)

Answer 6

Some decent employers would give up to a weeks leave

Answer 7

It depends on your length of service and the employers procedures.

Answer 8

it depends on the company but anything from 3 days to 3 weeks pathetic isnt it