Family member died how to tell work I need day off

[247GJ]

Found out last night and devastated family member has died how do I tell work I need day off for family support to be with my mum to break news to my nan, her son has died

[Airyfairy99]

You just tell them.

[jackstini]

So sorry for your loss
Email them with the details and say you will not be in tomorrow but will be in touch shortly

[TheChosenTwo]

Just call someone in the morning and say you won’t be in due to a family bereavement.

[Changingplace]

I’m sorry for your loss. You tell them what you’ve written here, and I hope they will be supportive and give you the time you need.

[cestlavielife]

Just tell them. Family member has died i need to take day off emergency leave /annusl leVe

[lifeisafunnyoldgame]

A quick email, saying you need a day off to break the news to you man about her son and you will give them a call in the morning before your shift starts so you know the message has been received if you don’t get a reply back.

Apologise for the short notice but promise to keep them updated for your return.

Hope you’re ok.

[MissLucyEyelesbarrow]

Follow your normal procedures for sick leave but explain it’s for a sudden bereavement.

[BabaBarrio]

In addition to just telling them, your HR should have some policy for death in the family. It is usually a lot more than one day off work! Usually 1-2 weeks.

[Katrinawaves]

@BabaBarrio

In addition to just telling them, your HR should have some policy for death in the family. It is usually a lot more than one day off work! Usually 1-2 weeks.

It wouldn’t be 1-2 weeks compassionate leave for an uncle in any place I have worked unfortunately but it should be possible to self certify for up to 5 days if you are too distressed to work. I’m sorry for your loss and hope you are ok.

[NewName24]

@BabaBarrio

In addition to just telling them, your HR should have some policy for death in the family. It is usually a lot more than one day off work! Usually 1-2 weeks.

Not usual for it to be anywhere near that long.

there was a thread about it last month.