If my first wife passed away 8 years ago and I remarried, is my mother-in-law from my 1st marraige still my mother-in-law for breavement time off work reasons?

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If my first wife passed away 8 years ago and I remarried, is my mother-in-law from my 1st marraige still my mother-in-law for breavement time off work reasons?

She just passed away.

Asked on January 15, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Wisconsin

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Whether your initial mother in law is deemed your mother in law for bereavement time off from your current employer depends upon what your employer employee manual presumably in effect states. From what you have written, assuming you had a good relationship with her, she was still your mother in law and you should be entitled to bereavement time off from work given the fact that your first wife passed away and you did not divorce her.

To be safe, consult with your human resources department about your inquiry.

B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

She could be, but it will depend on how your company handbook defines certain relatives for the purposes of a bereavement policy.  Bereavement policies are not required by law, but are benefits offered by employers.  So the extent of the benefit will depend on how it is set out in your company's policy.  Talk to HR to get an official ruling.


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