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Council reviews bereavement leave policy change; item to appear on consent agenda
Summary
City HR presented a proposed revision to Meridian's bereavement leave policy to standardize leave at 40 hours for full-time employees, allow use in two segments within six months, and update the definition of "immediate family"; council agreed to place the policy on consent for the next meeting so remaining council members can review.
Council members on June 10 reviewed a proposed update to Meridian Standard Operating Policy 4.5 (bereavement leave) intended to make bereavement leave equitable across employee schedules and simplify administration.
Human Resources staff said the existing policy grants up to five consecutive workdays of bereavement leave, which can yield unequal time off depending on shift schedules (for example, employees on a 4/10 schedule could…
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