An employee policy on bereavement leave outlining when an employee can be absent from work to grieve a death or attend a funeral. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is jurisdiction neutral. State or local laws may impose additional or different requirements, but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. For more on state law requirements, see State Employee Leave Toolkit and Leave Laws: State Q&A Tool.