RPT10.01

An employee shall be allowed up to three (3) consecutive scheduled working days leave of absence with pay in the event of the death of their spouse, common-law spouse, same-sex spouse or partner, mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepson, step-daughter, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, ward, guardian, step-grandparents, step-grandchildren, grandchildren and the grandparents of the employee and spouse. “In-law” and “step” relationships listed in this Article include such relatives of a common-law spouse or same sex spouse or partner.

RPT10.02

An employee shall be allowed one (1) day leave of absence with pay in the event of the death of their aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.

RPT10.03

Necessary traveling time may be granted in accordance with Article RPT11.1 in the event of the death of a relative listed in Articles RPT10.01 or RPT10.02.

RPT10.04

Bereavement leave will not be pro-rated for an employee in a Compressed Work Week arrangement.

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