The steps you will need to take when you have suffered the loss of a dependent vary slightly depending on whether it is your spouse, domestic partner, or child. Notify Human Resources as soon as possible for assistance.
Benefits
Leave Programs
Bereavement Leave
Employees are eligible to use up to 5 days of sick leave for bereavement for the death of an immediate family member. For the purpose of this policy, immediate family is defined as spouse, parents, children, grandparents, siblings, grandchildren, brother in-law, sister-in-law, father in-law, mother in-law, son in-law, daughter in-law, registered domestic partner, legal guardian or other person who stands in place of a parent. Proof of the death of the immediate family member may be required. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Henne, Leave and Disability Coordinator, at 937-775-2120 or jamie.henne@wright.edu.