Support for staff

Employees who have suffered a bereavement should feel supported by their workplace and colleagues. No-one can take away grief, but support and understanding can help a little.

Reasonable time off is a legal requirement for employers. But this should be the minimum that employers offer. Workplaces should be an open and supportive environment for employees to return to, with options to re-balance workloads or work more flexibly if circumstances allow.

In this section, you can find out information about your rights as an employee, and some advice about returning to work.