Dependents leave and parental bereavement
Additional entitlements to time off such as dependants leave, and parental bereavement leave, apply to parents.
Dependants leave is paid leave to allow employees time off for emergencies related to the care of any dependents. It may be that the employee needs to make alternative arrangements for care, at short notice, to then return to work. This provision is intended for short-term emergencies.
Employees that suffer the death of a child are entitled to parental bereavement leave of up to two weeks. This provision applies to employees who have suffered the loss of a child. For example, a child under the age of 18 or a stillbirth after 24 weeks of pregnancy.
For further details, read our Leave and time off policy.