Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Do I have to show my boss my father's death certificate to prove my time off?
Asked on 10/10/12, 1:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum
Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum
There is no law that requires employers to grant bereavement leave. So, when an employer does permit employees to have bereavement leave, it can place a condition on it which requires proof of death, to prevent people from making false claims.
Answered on 10/10/12, 1:18 pm