Funeral Leave
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Murray State University
POLICY NUMBER: IV J
SUBJECT: FUNERAL LEAVE
APPLIES TO: STAFF
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 12, 1997
REVISED FROM: July 1, 1993
FUNERAL LEAVE
Funeral leave will be granted due to:
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Death of immediate family member (immediate family member includes spouse, child or step-child, parent or step-parent, siblings or step-siblings or in-laws).
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Paid funeral leave may not exceed three working days.
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Leave with pay may be extended if extensive travel is involved. The total time off with pay cannot exceed five working days.
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Death of a close relative or close relative of a spouse (grandparents, grandchildren, uncles, or aunts).
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An employee may be granted one paid day off if the death and/or funeral is during the employee's normal workweek.
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An employee who is solely involved in handling burial responsibilities will follow "Death of immediate family member" above.
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Death of other relatives (including nieces and nephews), associates, or close friends.
Time off shall be charged to accrued vacation or leave without pay.