Compassionate leave

Compassionate leave is an employee benefit permitting a leave of absence from work to address urgent and distressing personal or family matters. It is often used interchangeably with bereavement leave, though compassionate leave has a broader scope.

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United States

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In the United States, there are no federal requirements for compassionate leave, though some states have requirements. Depending on the occasion, employees may be eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA).

Australia

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In Australia, the Fair Work Act 2009 entitles employees to two days of compassionate leave per occasion.^[1]

References

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↑ "HR Guide to Compassionate Leave". Rippling. Retrieved 4 October 2025.

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