Reminder: Bereavement Leave is a paid leave benefit
This is a reminder that Bereavement Leave is a paid leave benefit and must be approved
by Human Resources = prior to use.
If you experience a loss and intend to take Bereavement Leave, please contact Human Resources, this ensures proper documentation, eligibility verification, and support during a difficult time.
Eligibility
Eligible employees are those who are permanent, probationary, or time-limited, and
either full time or part time with a schedule that is at least half-time. Employees
are eligible for up to 40 hours of paid leave following the loss of an Immediate Family
Member and eight hours for the loss of a colleague (pro-rated for less than full-time).
Bereavement Leave must be used within 180 days of the date of death (or discovery
of death if circumstances caused the discovery of the death to be significantly later
than the date of death). Bereavement Leave does not have to be taken consecutively;
it can be used as needed.
For more information, see the Bereavement Leave Policy and FAQs on the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) website.
Please contact Ashanti Williford williforda@uncsa.edu if you have any questions.
Contact: Lauretta Baldwin
Sept. 15, 2025