Compassionate Leave Policy
This Compassionate Leave Policy can be used to clarify when employees are eligible to take this leave. This Policy also outlines the process for taking this leave, including any notification and evidence requirements.
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Last updated December 20, 2024
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Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
This Compassionate Leave Policy can be used to show employees that the Company provides leave for employees who need to take time off to care for an immediate family member or a member of their household who faces a life-threatening illness or injury, or where such a member has passed away. This Policy is in line with legal obligations and helps clarify the process for employees who may, or have lost a member of their immediate family or household.
The Legal Risk Score of a Compassionate Leave Policy Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document requires employees to provide evidence to support their request for compassionate leave, but it does not specify what type of evidence is acceptable, which could lead to inconsistencies in how the policy is applied.
- The policy mandates that employees must notify their manager by phone as soon as possible about their intention to take compassionate leave, which could be challenging during emergencies or when immediate communication is not feasible.
- The document ends with a prompt to contact someone for questions about the policy but fails to specify who to contact or how, potentially leaving employees without clear guidance on whom to approach with their concerns.
Compassionate Leave Policy Checklist
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Verify Contact Information
Ensure that the document includes specific contact information for who employees should reach out to with questions regarding the compassionate leave policy.
Clarify Evidence Requirements
Define what types of evidence are acceptable for supporting a request for compassionate leave to ensure consistency and fairness in how the policy is applied.
Review Notification Procedure
Consider the practicality of the required notification process and possibly provide alternatives for situations where immediate phone communication might not be feasible.
Use this Policy if:
- You want to provide clarity around who can take Compassionate leave, and when this can be taken;
- You want employees to know whether Compassionate Leave will be paid or unpaid;
- You need to have clear notification requirements in place, along with the right to ask for evidence where appropriate; and
- You want your employees to know that there are leave entitlements available to support them if they might, or have lost a member of their immediate family or household.
What does this Policy cover?
- Eligibility for Compassionate Leave, including unpaid leave;
- A definition of immediate family or household members for the purpose of Compassionate Leave;
- Any entitlement to payment for this leave; and
- Notification and evidence requirements for employees wishing to take this leave.
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