Classified Staff in Bargaining Unit I

In accordance with the Bargaining Unit I Contract, Sections 32.4 and 51.2.4, up to three days of paid bereavement leave (code 240) is available for the death of the employee's family member, or domestic partner. It is also available for corresponding family members of the employee's spouse or domestic partner.

• Family member is defined as parent, sister, brother, spouse, mother-in-law, father-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, son, daughter, stepchild, a child in the custody of and residing in the home of an employee.
• Domestic partners are defined as persons who reside in the same home who have reciprocal duties to and do provide financial and/or emotional support for one another.

• Use of Sick Leave for Bereavement

  Sick leave (code 180) for bereavement is limited to three days and limited to use for death of a family member as defined above.

   

  Use of Sick leave for Condolence

  Sick leave is not available for bereavement or condolence for non-family member

Classified Staff

In accordance with WAC 357-31-130 (2), and university policy, up to three days of paid bereavement leave (code 240) is available for the death of the employee's family member or household member.

• Family member is defined as parent, step-parent, sister, brother, parent-in-law, spouse, grandparent, grandchild, and child.
• Household member is defined as persons who reside in the same home who have reciprocal duties to and do provide financial support for one another. The term does not include persons sharing the same house when the living style is primarily that of a dormitory or commune.

• Use of Sick Leave for Bereavement

  An employee may use accrued sick leave (code 180) for bereavement.

   

  Use of Sick leave for Condolence

  Accrued sick leave (code 180) may be granted for bereavement or condolence for non-family members.