My InfoRegular non-unionized staff in a confidential position (NC)

Bereavement leave

In the event of a family member’s death, you are entitled to the following days of paid leave:

  • Up to five work days for the death of your mother, father, foster mother, foster father, sister, brother, spouse, child, mother-in-law , father-in-law , stepmother or stepfather.
  • Up to three work days for the death of your grandchild or spouse’s grandchild. If the funeral takes place more than 320 km from Ottawa, you are granted an extra day of paid leave to attend the funeral.
  • Up to one work day for the death of your sister-in-law, brother-in-law, son-in-law or daughter-in-law, or your or your spouse’s grandparents, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece. If the funeral takes place more than 320 km from Ottawa, you are granted an extra day of paid leave to attend the funeral.