Do Bereavement Days Have to Be Consecutive?

The allotted days off with pay do not have to be consecutive. However, the allotted time off should be used within one year of the death of the family member.

Does bereavement have to be used consecutively?

The days of leave would not need to be consecutive; however, the leave must be completed within three months following the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, or domestic partner.

Can an employer ask for proof of bereavement?

Businesses may require employees to show documentation of the death (by way of a death certificate or obituary) within thirty days of the first day of bereavement leave. This measure will apply to all businesses in California, regardless of size.