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Request Bereavement Leave

Parental bereavement leave gives you time off following the loss of a child. In the UK, eligible employees are entitled to 2 weeks' leave and Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay. This guide shows you how to request bereavement leave in Workmax.

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You can only request bereavement leave if you are eligible and your employer has a bereavement leave policy that applies to you. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact your HR department, or visit the gov.uk website.

How to request bereavement leave​

Employee Profile​

  1. Sign in to your "Workmax" account with an employee account.
  2. Go to the "Time off requests & policies" section.
  3. Select a Bereavement Leave Policy.
  4. Click on the "Request Time Off" button.
  5. Enter your bereavement leave details, such as the start date and the number of weeks.
  6. Click the "Submit" button.

Workmax will process your bereavement leave request and notify your employer to review it. If you have any questions or need help, please contact Workmax Support.