Government
Bereavement Leave (Death in the Family)
Published date:
June 30, 2026
Bereavement Leave for Immediate Family/Prenatal Pregnancy Loss/Stillbirth
Employees can take one paid day and up to two unpaid days off for the death of an immediate family member or for pregnancy loss or stillbirth. The paid day is at their regular rate of pay. If it happens during a vacation, they get one extra vacation day.
Bereavement Leave for Extended Family
An employee can take up to three unpaid days off when a member of the employee’s extended family dies.
This information is meant to serve as a guide only. The reader is strongly advised to consult the Employment Standards Act to view the legislation. Where any difference exists between this information and the Act, the Act will be considered correct.