When Does Bereavement Start?

Companies provide paid bereavement time of approximately three days for the death of an immediate family member. Companies typically provide paid bereavement leave time of only one day off for other relatives and friends.

How long after death can you take bereavement leave?

Employees, including casual employees, are entitled to 2 days of compassionate leave when a member of their immediate family dies or suffers a life-threatening illness or injury.

When should I take bereavement?

There exists no law in the State of California which requires employers to offer bereavement time to their employees, whether for unpaid time or paid time off.