AmI allowed by law to take time off work for a family member’s death?
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AmI allowed by law to take time off work for a family member’s death?
Wife’s grandma died and her job telling her no time off. If she does miss work they want her. To make hours up.
Asked on February 2, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Minnesota
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The law does not require employers to provide berevement or compassionate leave, or to allow an employee to take time for a funeral, etc. The employer could require your wife to make up any hours she misses; indeed, for that matter, they could legally tell her that if she misses work for this, she will be fired. The exception would be if she has vacation days or some other form of PTO, and uses it in accordance with company policy--they should honor their policy about granting such days.
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