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The Lagos State University Governing Council has approved the implementation and inclusion of Bereavement Leave for staff members of the university.
Bereavement Leave is an approved period of days granted to a bereaved employee to be away from duty on account of the demise of a close or immediate family member, such as a spouse, parent, or child.
FTN reports that he Council at its 137th Statutory Meeting held in December 2023, received and considered Paper No. 12/GC/23/12/164 on the Proposal for Bereavement Leave.
In granting the approval, the council noted that the loss of loved ones had adverse effects on the emotional, mental, and physical well-being of the bereaved individuals.
It further explained that implementing a bereavement leave policy would not only aid in the recovery process but also positively impact the employee’s productivity upon their return to work.
The approval, FTN exclusively gathered, is however based on some guidelines.
According to the guidelines, bereavement Leave will be granted only to a member of staff who suffers the loss of a spouse, parent, or child.
Also, all categories of staff, regardless of their appointment type, are entitled to utilise Bereavement Leave in such situations.
Likewise, bereavement Leave can not be deferred and must be utilised when granted.
” If a staff member becomes bereaved while on an approved Annual Leave, the remaining days of the Annual Leave will not count as part of the Bereavement Leave period, the guideline stated.
It also clarified that both Annual Leave and Bereavement Leave should be enjoyed by staff members.
” A bereaved staff member shall be entitled to a maximum of Twenty-One (21) working days off duties. The staff member should apply in writing through their immediate supervisor to the Registrar for Bereavement Leave.
“The approval for Bereavement Leave shall be processed and granted administratively, following the existing practices in the University,” it further stated.
Meanwhile, the Counselling Unit of the University will provide counselling services to help the bereaved staff member deal with and overcome the trauma associated with their loss.
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