bereavement pay

Grief leave compensation

Bereavement pay is wages an employer provides to an employee who takes time off following the death of a family member.

Most policies specify which relationships qualify—typically immediate family—and how many days are covered: The company offers three days of bereavement pay for the death of a parent or spouse.

Also called bereavement leave when referring to the time off itself rather than the compensation.

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