An Illinois-specific 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 is intended for use by private employers and is designed to comply with Illinois law and the law in key local jurisdictions. Other local laws may impose additional or different requirements. For information on the scope of local law coverage, see Local Law Coverage in Labor & Employment Resources. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.