The British government thinks the employees are qualified for a rational amount of unpaid holidays from work just like the bereavement leave. These can be the days when employees are either physically or mentally unfit to work efficiently at their organization.
According to BBC News, Amy, whose dad passed away the previous year, wanted her name to be kept private because she did not want to be identified by her boss. Amy had submitted her sick leave that clearly indicated that she was sick and unable to continue work for some time.
After some period, however, she got to know that her job was at risk if she did not continue. Being in this dilemma of taking a leave or not, Amy started stressing out. While stress is quite a normal thing, it can become quite problematic if not dealt with the right way.
When someone passes away, it's hard to estimate or determine how an individual deals with stress. But experts said, taking off from work is essential as the feelings of one who is grieving could be a barrier for them to continue their work normally, according to The Guardian.
Unfortunately, a bereavement leave for workers could also be a cause of problems. But the bigger problem arises when the leave is not given.
Leeds Suicide Bereavement Service support worker Laura Pattison has described death as something more than a loss. It is something that can affect a person deeply.
Politicians have initiated campaigns in which they ask for a 14-day leave from work, which is paid when a parent loses their kid. The governing bodies are also finding many ways to provide maximum support to such parents.
A worker can take off during emergencies and that's legal. But during these emergency conditions, a paid leave is not necessary.
