Policy Statement

The City of Toronto provides employees with a paid leave of absence when there is a death of a family member.

Application

This policy applies to all non-union employees

Conditions

The city provides employees with four days paid leave of absence upon the death and funeral of any of the following family members:

  • spouse, including common-law or same-sex spouse
  • parents including step-parents and parents of spouse
  • children including step-children
  • brother, and brother of spouse
  • sister, and sister of spouse
  • son-in-law
  • daughter-in-law
  • grandparent, including grandparent of spouse
  • grandchild

Bereavement leave must be taken between the day of the death and seven calendar days following the funeral.

If the death of a family member occurs during an employee’s vacation, the employee will be granted bereavement leave with pay and the vacation credits will be restored.

Implementation

Employees must inform their manager or supervisor in writing, of the death and dates of bereavement leave.

Employees may be required to provide supporting documentation if requested.

Approved by

Senior Management Team

Date Approved

July 29, 1999

Last Update

October 17, 2019