Common use of Leave for Death or Serious Illness in Immediate Family Clause in Contracts

Leave for Death or Serious Illness in Immediate Family. At the time of a death of a family member, up to three (3) consecutive work days off with pay will be granted to staff members provided they are scheduled to work those days, and provided sick leave or other paid leave is accumulated to the credit of the staff member and is so charged. Family members are defined as spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law or other relative or significant others living in the staff member’s household. The definition of family member, parent, and child is as defined by the Hospital’s FMLA policy. In cases where the death of a brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew occurs, up to one (1) calendar day off with pay will be granted provided sick pay or other paid leave is accumulated to the credit of the staff member, and is so charged. If the family member lives out of state or country, the staff member may request additional time and utilize their accrued time or be granted unpaid leave. The staff member shall be required to bring in documentation that he/she will be out of the country as a result of a death in the family.

Leave for Death or Serious Illness in Immediate Family. At the time of a death of a family member, up to three (3) consecutive work days off with pay will be granted to staff members provided they are scheduled to work those days, and provided sick leave or other paid leave is accumulated to the credit of the staff member and is so charged. Family members are defined as spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law or other relative or significant others living in the staff member’s household. The definition of family member, parent, and child is as defined by the HospitalUniversity’s FMLA policy. In cases where the death of a brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew occurs, up to one (1) calendar day off with pay will be granted provided sick pay or other paid leave is accumulated to the credit of the staff member, and is so charged. If the family member lives out of state or country, the staff member may request additional time and utilize their accrued time or be granted unpaid leave. The staff member shall be required to bring in documentation that he/she will be out of the country as a result of a death in the family. A short period of emergency attendance upon a member of the staff member’s immediate family who is seriously ill and requiring the presence of such staff member may be granted in accordance with University policy and the Family Leave Act.