PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION

EFFECTIVE PERIOD: 2014/07/01 - 2018/06/30 (EXPIRED)

ARTICLE 31: BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Each teacher shall be allowed Bereavement Leave without loss of salary up to five (5) teaching days in the event of the death of a family member.

Relationship to Deceased Maximum Leave
Spouse The day of the death to the day
Parent (natural, in-law, step, foster) following the funeral, inclusive to
Son, daughter, brother, sister maximum of five (5) days.
Grandparent, Grandchild
Any relative who has lived regularly
In the same household.
Brother-in-law, Sister-in-law two (2) days
Son-in-law, Daughter-in-law
Grandparent of spouse
(Uncle or Aunt one (1) day
Nephew or Niece) of spouse
Cousin

In the event of unusual travel, personal problems or extenuating circumstances relating to bereavement or bereavement leave, additional leave days may be granted by the senior administration.