bereavement leave

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Definition

Paid time off following the death of a family member, because companies acknowledge you probably can't focus on TPS reports while planning a funeral. The exact definition of 'family' varies awkwardly by policy.

Example Usage

The bereavement leave policy offered three days for immediate family but only one for aunts and uncles, as if grief scales linearly with genetic proximity.

Origin

Formalized as an employee benefit in the mid-20th century

Fun Fact

Most bereavement leave policies were written decades ago and don't account for modern family structures, chosen families, or pet loss.

Source: Employee benefits and leave policies

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