I need to call out of work there was a death in family?

Question

How long should I call out. I just started a new job a month ago.

Thanks guys yea it was a grandparent

Answer 1

Does your work have a policy manual? If so it should lay out in there how much time you are allowed for bereavement and when you are able to take it. At my office it is 5 days for immediate family (mom, dad, sibling, wife, child)
and I think 3 for other family members. It does not give days for friends. Of course, when my Brother in law died, they were very generous and gave me a little over a week.

My condolences to you and your family.

Answer 2

Explain the situation to your boss and about company/department policy. If it's an immediate family member, most employers can allow for time off, generally 3 days, depending on company policy.
If you are in charge of making arrangements, or if there is travel involved, let your boss know that. If you're not in charge of making arrangements or it's not immediate family, consider taking less time than the company policy permits, or ask if it's possible to make up the time. It will show that you are committed to your job and employer even in a difficult time. Sorry about your loss. Take care.

Answer 3

It all depends on who the person was and what they're biological connection to you is. Many employers will only give you time off if it is a direct relative (ex. husband/wife, child, grandchild, father/mother, brother/sister, grandpa/grandma) they do not have to give you time off for anyone else in the family. It really bites but that's the way companies are now a days. I think your best bet would be to talk to your supervisor and get their input as to the companies policy and then go from there. I wish you good luck. Oh by the way if it for any of the people listed you get 3 days bereavement.

Answer 4

Depends of the closeness of the relative and the employers policy.

Some places have probationary policies that don't let you miss more than a day or two the first three months.

If its a cousin, aunt, or uncle skip and send a card.

If its a brother, sister, mother, father, or child, go to the funeral at least and if your employer will fire you for that find another employer.

Grandmother or grandfather, depends on how close you were and how leniant your employer is.

Answer 5

If it is closed relatives. 3 days... not so closed, 1 day

above mentioned should be paid.

Then of course, you can take any of your vacation or personal day if you want or if you company allows


p.s. the boss may not know much, talk to hr!

Answer 6

Take as long as you need, employers are typically very understanding of this situation.

Answer 7

I would talk to your boss, if it was a close relative he will understand. if it was just a friend you might not be able to. but ask. sorry for the loss .

Answer 8

well sorry to hear of your family members passing.Well I say one day for the viewing and one for the funeral.Because there will be many things to do and many people to see.