Who is Considered Immediate Family for Bereavement Leave at Amazon?
Who is considered immediate family for bereavement leave at Amazon?
Amazon offers bereavement leave with pay to employees who experience the death of an immediate family member. Immediate family members include:
- Spouse
- Children
- Parents
- Siblings
- Grandparents
- Grandchildren
- In-laws
- Any person who is domiciled in the employee’s household
For more information on Amazon’s bereavement leave policy, please visit the employee benefits website.
How Much Bereavement Leave is Available?
Full-time employees at Amazon are eligible for three days of bereavement leave with pay. Part-time employees are eligible for bereavement leave that is prorated based on their regular work schedule.
For example, if a part-time employee works 20 hours per week, they would be eligible for two hours of bereavement leave with pay.
To request bereavement leave, employees must submit a leave request form to their manager. The form must include the name of the deceased family member, the date of death, and the relationship to the employee.
Bereavement leave can be used to attend the funeral, make funeral arrangements, or grieve the loss of a loved one.
How to Request Bereavement Leave
Amazon employees who experience the death of an immediate family member are eligible for bereavement leave. Immediate family members are defined as the employee’s spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, stepparent, stepchild, in-laws, or any person who is domiciled in the employee’s household.
To request bereavement leave, employees should contact their Human Resources department. They will need to provide documentation of the death, such as a death certificate or funeral home notice.
The amount of bereavement leave that an employee is eligible for depends on their length of service with Amazon. Full-time employees who have been with Amazon for at least one year are eligible for three days of bereavement leave with pay. Part-time employees are eligible for bereavement leave on a prorated basis.
Employees who need additional time off to grieve the death of an immediate family member may be eligible for unpaid leave. To request unpaid leave, employees should contact their Human Resources department.
Amazon offers a variety of resources to help employees cope with the death of an immediate family member. These resources include grief counseling, employee assistance programs, and support groups.
What to Expect During Bereavement Leave
Amazon employees who experience the death of an immediate family member are eligible for up to three days of bereavement leave with pay. Immediate family members are defined as the employee’s spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, or any person who is domiciled in the employee’s household.
During bereavement leave, employees are still eligible for their regular benefits, such as health insurance and paid time off. They are also protected from termination of employment.
Here are some things to expect during bereavement leave:
- You may feel a range of emotions, such as sadness, grief, anger, and guilt. It is important to allow yourself to feel these emotions and to seek support from loved ones.
- You may need to take some time off from work to attend the funeral or memorial service, to make funeral arrangements, or to settle family affairs.
- You may find it difficult to focus on work when you return to the office. Be patient with yourself and allow yourself time to adjust.
- If you are struggling to cope with the death of a loved one, there are resources available to help you. You can talk to your doctor, a therapist, or a grief counselor.
Bereavement leave can be a difficult time, but it is important to remember that you are not alone. There are people who care about you and want to help.
Conclusion
Amazon’s bereavement leave policy provides employees with up to 3 days of paid time off to grieve the loss of an immediate family member. Immediate family members are defined as the employee’s spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law.
If you are an Amazon employee who has experienced the death of an immediate family member, you can contact your Human Resources department to learn more about your eligibility for bereavement leave.
To learn more about Amazon’s bereavement leave policy, please visit the following resources:
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