Yes yes, life is unfair - but really, a week away from work because a parent has died? Is that all that can be granted?
I work for a logistics company as a Financial Admin, and I was told today by a colleague that this is all you get granted whilst on the topic of compassionate leave etc.
Isn't this shocking? In my last work place, my boss insisted on another colleague taking 3 weeks of fully paid leave to come to terms with things - he didn't even mention funeral arrangements.
What is your workplace policy like for compassionate leave? Perhaps I'm oblivious to some harsh realities.