{"id":179659,"date":"2023-11-07T09:36:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T09:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/?post_type=hr-glossary&#038;p=179659"},"modified":"2024-07-23T08:48:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T08:48:54","slug":"compassionate-leave","status":"publish","type":"hr-glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/compassionate-leave\/","title":{"rendered":"Compassionate Leave"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-compassionate-leave\">What is compassionate leave?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Compassionate leave is a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/leave-of-absence\/\">absence<\/a> granted by an employer when an employee experiences a distressing situation in their personal or family life. These circumstances typically include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bereavement<\/strong>: Time off to mourn the death of a close family member or loved one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serious illness of a family member<\/strong>: Time off to care for a seriously ill family member.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other personal emergencies<\/strong>: Situations that require the employee\u2019s immediate attention and presence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Compassionate leave policies vary by country and organization but generally, they allow employees to take a few days off work without fear of losing their jobs. The length of the leave and whether the employee receives pay for the time off depend on their individual circumstances and the employer&#8217;s policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important for HR to handle compassionate leave requests with sensitivity and empathy, recognizing the emotional and personal stress employees may be experiencing during such times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fa9fb41672f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fa9fb41672f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full pin-image wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Compassionate-leave-definition.png\" alt=\"Definition of the term &quot;compassionate leave.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-223066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Compassionate-leave-definition.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Compassionate-leave-definition-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Compassionate-leave-definition-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Compassionate-leave-definition-510x339.png 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-compassionate-leave-examples\">Compassionate leave examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Compassionate leave can be taken for a variety of reasons, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Serious illness or death of a close relative or friend: <\/strong>Employees are often permitted to take time off to care for a seriously ill family member who requires medical treatment or supervision. This could be a few days or weeks, depending on the circumstances. In the case of the death of a close family member or friend, they are usually also allowed to have a few days to a week off to see to funeral arrangements and grieve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mental health conditions:<\/strong> Employees who are dealing with mental health problems might need time off to attend therapy sessions with a psychiatrist or psychologist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical appointments and treatments:<\/strong> Employees who are undergoing ongoing treatment (such as chemotherapy or physical therapy) may take extended leave, either continuously or intermittently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Being the victim of a crime:<\/strong> Victims of domestic abuse, for example, may need time off to find safe housing, meet with police, attend court hearings, or receive counseling support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Witnessing or being involved in a traumatic event:<\/strong> Employees who witness or are involved in a traumatic event may take leave to seek treatment and recover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full pin-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Compassionate-Leave-Examples.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Compassionate-Leave-Examples.png\" alt=\"Illustration depicting examples of compassionate leave: serious illness, mental health issues, medical treatments, crime victim, traumatic events.\" class=\"wp-image-179684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Compassionate-Leave-Examples.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Compassionate-Leave-Examples-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Compassionate-Leave-Examples-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Compassionate-Leave-Examples-510x339.png 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-compassionate-leave-paid\">Is compassionate leave paid? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether compassionate leave is paid or not depends on the local laws and the employer&#8217;s policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many countries, the law does not mandate the provision of paid compassionate leave, leaving it up to individual companies to decide. Some companies may offer a few days of paid leave, while others might offer unpaid leave or use a combination of paid and unpaid leave. In some places, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/time-off-for-dependants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.K.<\/a>, employees have a right to reasonable time off for emergencies involving dependents \u2014 including bereavement \u2014 but this is often unpaid unless the employer offers otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, Australia includes paid compassionate leave in its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairwork.gov.au\/leave\/compassionate-and-bereavement-leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Employment Standards<\/a>. Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to two days of paid leave per occurrence. Casual employees are also entitled to two days of leave, though this is unpaid. This provision applies each time a family member or someone in their household dies, suffers a life-threatening illness or injury, or if they or their partner experiences a miscarriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/employment-practices\/leave\/annual-leave\/special-situations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Singapore<\/a> has no statutory requirement for employers to provide paid compassionate leave. However, many companies voluntarily offer a few days of paid compassionate leave as part of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-employee-benefits\/\">employment benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees should check their company&#8217;s HR policies or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/employee-handbook\/\">employee handbook<\/a> to understand the specifics of their entitlement regarding compassionate leave.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gaihrpl gaihrpl-23\"><div class=\"gaihrpl-single aaihrpl-287\"><a class=\"gofollow\" data-track=\"Mjg3LDIzLDYwMA==\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/courses\/artificial-intelligence-for-hr-certification\/?il_id=banner&#038;il_name=aicp&#038;il_creative=aicp-value&#038;il_position=slot2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"display:block;padding-top:20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/plugs\/podcast-blog-ads-fade.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AICP-Banner-Value.png 360w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AICP-Banner-Value.png 360w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AICP-Banner-Value.png 700w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/plugs\/ w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 360px, (max-width: 960px) 360px, (max-width: 1280px) 700px, 750px\" style=\"box-shadow: 0px 0px 20px 5px rgb(46 61 73 \/ 15%);display: block;margin: auto; border-radius:19px;\" class=\"small_ad\" \/><\/a>\r\n<br><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-compassionate-leave-vs-bereavement-leave\">Compassionate leave vs. bereavement leave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/bereavement-leave\">Bereavement leave<\/a> is a type of leave granted when an employee needs time off due to the death of a loved one. It is often based on an employer policy that may detail specific requirements regarding the relationship between the deceased and the employee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compassionate leave, on the other hand, includes a broader range of situations beyond bereavement. Although some employers might use &#8220;compassionate leave&#8221; and &#8220;bereavement leave&#8221; interchangeably, it&#8217;s essential to recognize that it can cover various circumstances not typically included in a standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/bereavement-policy\/\">bereavement policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, both types of leave are used to describe time taken off work for personal reasons. Here is an overview of the key differences between them:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gutenberg-table-holder\">\n                                                                   <style>\n                                       .gutenberg-table-item-content-single::after {\n                                             background-color: #b0e7ff;\n                                        }\n                                  <\/style>\n                                                                    <div class=\"gutenberg-table-inner\">\n                                                           \t                         <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item\">\n                                                                                                             <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-header\" style=\"background-color:#b0e7ff\">\n                                                                                                                           <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-header-single\" style=\"width:20%\">\n                                                                                                                                              <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-header-single\" style=\"width:40%\">\n                                                                     Compassionate leave                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-header-single\" style=\"width:40%\">\n                                                                     Bereavement leave                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                             <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content   have-header-table\">\n                                                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-item\" style=\"border-color:#b0e7ff\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:20%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"         \" >\n                                                                                                    <p><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/p>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"Compassionate leave\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Leave for personal or family-related emergencies<\/p>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%\"   header-item=\"Bereavement leave\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Leave specifically for grieving and funeral arrangements after the death of a close relative or friend<\/p>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-item\" style=\"border-color:#b0e7ff\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:20%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"         \" >\n                                                                                                    <p><strong>Scope<\/strong><\/p>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"Compassionate leave\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Broad; includes illness, injury, and personal crises<\/p>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%\"   header-item=\"Bereavement leave\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Narrow; focused on the death of a close family member or friend<\/p>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-item\" style=\"border-color:#b0e7ff\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:20%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"         \" >\n                                                                                                    <p><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/p>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"Compassionate leave\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Flexible; varies based on individual situation and employer policies<\/p>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%\"   header-item=\"Bereavement leave\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Typically short; usually lasts a few days to a week<\/p>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-item\" style=\"border-color:#b0e7ff\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:20%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"         \" >\n                                                                                                    <p><strong>Payment<\/strong><\/p>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"Compassionate leave\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Varies; can be paid, unpaid, or require use of another type of leave<\/p>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%\"   header-item=\"Bereavement leave\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>May be paid or unpaid depending on the employer&#8217;s policy; more commonly paid than compassionate leave<\/p>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    \t\t                                                               <\/div>\n                                                                                                  <\/div>\n                                         \t\t                           <\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-compassionate-leave-policy-what-to-include\">Compassionate leave policy: What to include<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you develop a compassionate leave policy for your company, there are a few key points to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Define the circumstances that qualify an employee for compassionate leave:<\/strong> While you can leave some room in your policy for exceptions, you should clearly define what type of life events qualify for compassionate leave. This makes it easier for employees to determine when they can request compassionate leave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Determine<\/strong> <strong>the length of each period of compassionate leave<\/strong>: How long can employees take compassionate leave for each qualifying event? Will this leave be paid, unpaid, or a mix of both? Can employees request an extension if there are further qualifying events or complications? Make sure to include all these details in your policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outline the request and approval process:<\/strong> Clearly outline the request and approval process for compassionate leave. What steps must the process go through before approval? What qualifying documents does the employee need to provide?&nbsp;It\u2019s essential to keep this process as concise as possible to avoid creating unnecessary barriers for employees who need assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specify if the company will offer additional support:<\/strong> Beside time off, your company may want to provide employees with additional support. Offering mental health resources, shortened work days, or more flexibility when the employee returns to work shows the company cares about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/total-wellbeing\/\">employee&#8217;s overall wellbeing<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explain if other kinds of leave can cover unpaid time off:<\/strong> Include clear guidelines for how employees can use their other types of leave \u2014 including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/paid-time-off\/\">PTO<\/a> and sick leave \u2014 to ensure receive pay while on compassionate leave.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hr-tip\"><strong>HR tip<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering compassionate leave can go a long way toward improving your overall company culture. Employees are likely to feel a stronger sense of loyalty to a company that stands by them during challenging times, creating a healthy and balanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/employee-employer-relationship\/\">employee-employer relationship<\/a>. Additionally, without such leave, employees might not have time to handle personal matters, which can lead to decreased focus and engagement at work.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1720189035085\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does compassionate leave mean?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Compassionate leave is a type of leave from work granted to employees to deal with personal or family emergencies, such as the serious illness or death of a close relative or friend. It allows employees time off to manage their emotional wellbeing and make necessary arrangements during difficult times.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1699020540370\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long is compassionate leave?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The duration of compassionate leave an employer offers can vary depending on the organization\u2019s policies. In general, compassionate leave should include a minimum of three to five days for employees to make necessary arrangements and handle any accompanying challenges.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1699020550271\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are employees paid during compassionate leave<\/strong>?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Whether employees continue to be paid during compassionate leave depends on their employer&#8217;s policies. 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