Is 3 Days of Bereavement Leave Enough?
Three days barely covers a funeral. Why standard bereavement leave falls short, what extending leave looks like, and how to ask for additional time off.
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Bereavement Checklist for HR: Complete Step-by-Step Procedures
An HR bereavement checklist covering leave processing, benefits transitions, team communication, and return-to-work planning from notification through month twelve.
Bereavement Leave for Extended Family: What Employers Cover
Many bereavement policies limit leave to immediate family. Here's what the law says about extended family bereavement, and how to negotiate more time.
Bereavement Leave for Pet Loss: Should Employers Offer It?
Pet bereavement leave is rare but growing. Learn whether to offer it, what policies exist, and how to support an employee grieving the death of a pet.
Bereavement Leave for Stillbirth: What Parents Are Entitled To
Stillbirth bereavement leave rights vary by state and employer. Here's what the law requires, what most policies miss, and how to advocate for adequate time.
Bereavement Leave Pay: Is It Paid or Unpaid?
Whether bereavement leave is paid depends on your state, employer, and union contract. Here's what US law actually requires and how to bridge the gap.
Bereavement Policy for Small Business: How to Build One That Works
Small businesses often lack formal bereavement policies. Learn how to create one that's legally sound, affordable, and shows your team you care.
California Bereavement Leave Law: What AB 1949 Requires
California's AB 1949 mandates 5 days of bereavement leave for employers with 5+ employees. Here's exactly what the law covers and how to comply.
Condolence Message to Employee: What to Write and What to Avoid
Practical condolence message examples for managers and HR when an employee loses someone. Includes team card wording, email templates, and phrases to skip.
Cultural Differences in Grief at Work: What Every Manager Needs to Know
Grief customs vary widely across cultures. Learn how to support employees from different backgrounds without assumptions, missteps, or one-size-fits-all policies.
Death Anniversary Employee Support: How Managers Can Help
Death anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays hit grieving employees hard — often months after everyone else has moved on. Here's how to prepare and respond.
Employee Privacy During Bereavement: What Managers Can and Cannot Ask
What employers can legally ask about a bereavement, whether you can require proof of death, and how to handle documentation without violating privacy.
Flexible Work Arrangements for a Grieving Employee
Remote work, modified schedules, and reduced hours help grieving employees return to productivity. Here's how to offer flexibility that works for both sides.
How Long Is Bereavement Leave? What Managers Need to Know
Find out how many days of bereavement leave employees get, what federal and state laws require, and how to create a policy that actually supports your team.
How to Support a Grieving Employee at Work
A manager's guide to supporting a grieving employee — from the first notification through the return to work, with concrete steps that actually help.
How to Tell a Team About a Coworker's Death
How to notify your team about a coworker's death or a colleague's family loss — with email templates, in-person scripts, and privacy boundaries.
Illinois Bereavement Leave Law: Family Bereavement Leave Act Explained
Illinois requires 10 days of unpaid bereavement leave for eligible employees. Learn what the Family Bereavement Leave Act covers and your obligations as a manager.
Is Bereavement Leave Covered by FMLA?
FMLA doesn't cover bereavement directly, but it can protect your job if grief triggers a medical condition. Here's how the overlap actually works.
Manager Burnout Supporting Grieving Employees: When the Supporter Needs Support
Managers absorb grief from their teams and rarely get acknowledged for it. Recognize secondary grief, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue before they burn you out.
Managing Performance After Bereavement: A Guide for Managers
How to handle performance decline after an employee's bereavement — phased expectations, documentation, and when to adjust vs. when to escalate.
Oregon Bereavement Leave Law: OFLA Bereavement Provisions
Oregon requires up to 2 weeks of bereavement leave per family death under OFLA. Here's what managers need to know about compliance and covered relationships.
Return-to-Work Meeting After Bereavement: What to Say and How to Plan It
How to run a return-to-work meeting with a grieving employee — what to cover, what to avoid, and how to set up a phased reintegration that actually works.
Supporting an Employee After the Death of a Parent
How to support an employee who lost a parent — what they're dealing with, how to structure leave and return, and what most managers get wrong.
Sympathy Card Message for Employee: What to Write When Words Feel Impossible
Practical sympathy card messages for a grieving employee — from a manager, from the team, for different types of loss. Real examples, no platitudes.
Trauma Informed Management: A Practical Guide for Workplace Leaders
How trauma informed management works in practice — recognizing grief's cognitive effects, adjusting leadership style, and supporting employees without overstepping.
Unpaid Bereavement Leave: Rights, Policies, and What Managers Should Know
Most bereavement leave in the US is unpaid. Learn what federal and state laws say, how to handle requests, and how to support employees who can't afford time off.
What to Say to a Grieving Employee (And What to Avoid)
Scripts and examples for what to say — and what never to say — to a grieving employee. Covers first conversations, check-ins, and team announcements.
Workplace Grief Counseling Resources: EAP, Counselors, and Support Groups
EAP sessions run out fast. Learn about workplace grief counseling options — from corporate grief counselors to support groups — and how to refer employees effectively.