Frequently Asked Questions RHA Bereavement Leave Policy We are pleased to announce the implementation of a Bereavement Leave Policy, effective March 2, 2025, as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting our employees during difficult times. This new policy reflects our company’s dedication to supporting our employees and recognizing their needs. What does the bereavement leave policy cover? Employees may take up to three (3) paid days in the event of the death of an immediate family member (including spouses, domestic partners, children, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, and siblings, including step and foster relationships, as well as in-laws). These paid days are separate from RHA’s PTO plan. Are all employees included under the RHA Bereavement Policy? Full-Time and Part-Time employees with scheduled hours are included. What is the policy effective date? RHA’s Bereavement Policy is effective March 2, 2025. What if an employee is on bereavement leave prior to the effective date? There will be no look-back period for employees who took bereavement leave prior to the policy’s effective date. Is there a waiting period for new employees? When hired on or after March 2, 2025, RHA’s bereavement leave policy is effective on the employees hire date. If I am scheduled for a 10-hour shift, will my bereavement pay cover 10 hours? There are two bereavement leave plans: one for full-time and one for part-time. The hours paid per day during bereavement leave will not exceed the hours reflected below. Bereavement pay will be based on your regular base pay: o
Full-time employees: Up to 8 hours per day
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Part-time employees: Up to 4 hours per day
Can I use my bereavement leave pay and span over multiple weeks? Bereavement leave pay must be used for schedule shifts within the bereavement leave period. For example, an employee is scheduled to work Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The employee is off on Wednesday. In this case, the employee can submit bereavement leave pay for Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. What if I need more than three (3) days for bereavement leave? Additional unpaid time off may be granted with supervisor approval, depending on circumstances such as travel distance, funeral responsibilities, or estate matters. Employees can submit additional PTO for approval, as needed. Is there a visual aid to help me learn how to enter my bereavement pay request? Yes, you can find resources on MyRHA or RHA’s Intranet under Human Resources. If I have questions, who should I contact? If you have any questions regarding this policy, please reach out to your supervisor or HR representative.