Bereavement Leave Policy Overview

What is the primary purpose of the bereavement leave policy?

Who should personnel contact when requesting bereavement leave?

What documentation is necessary for converting sick leave to bereavement leave?

Where can personnel find the Emergency Leave Request Form?

What will happen if an employee does not submit the Emergency Leave Request Form?

Who is responsible for ensuring that documentation is complete for bereavement leave?

When was the last update to the bereavement leave policy noted in the document?

What type of leave can employees apply for in the event of losing an immediate family member?

Bereavement Leave Policy

Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue provides bereavement leave for employees who experience the loss of an immediate family member or a like relative of the employee's spouse.
Employees should contact the Staffing Battalion Commander or Division Chief for specialty assignments to request bereavement leave.
Leave will be granted for the amount of time requested by the individual, based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for union personnel or the Rules and Regulations for non-union personnel.
Both the CBA and Rules and Regulations are available on the Bernco Insider.

Requesting Bereavement Leave

Employees are required to complete the "Emergency Leave Request Form", which is located in TargetSolutions File Center > BCFD > FORMS > HR Forms or through the Bernco Insider > HR > Emergency Leave Request.

Returning to Work

Employees must provide documentation that shows proof of familial relationship on the Emergency Leave Request Form.
Sick leave will not be converted to bereavement leave until the completed Emergency Leave Request Form with appropriate documentation is received by the Deputy Chief of Administration or designee.
Officers will work with their personnel to ensure that documentation is complete and submitted appropriately.
Documentation should be submitted to the Deputy Chief of Administration or their designee immediately upon the employee's return to work via mail run or electronically.

This quiz covers the Bereavement Leave Policy for Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue employees. It includes information on eligibility, the request process, and requirements for returning to work after taking bereavement leave. Test your knowledge of the procedures and protocols involved in accessing bereavement leave.