Model condolences letters added to HR & Compliance Centre

The HR & Compliance Centre policies and documents section has been enhanced by the addition of model letters announcing an employee’s death, offering condolences to an employee on his or her hospitalisation, offering condolences to an employee on his or her illness, and offering condolences to a relative on the death of an employee. 

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How to deal with the death of an employee The HR & Compliance Centre how to service explains the steps that employers should take in relation to the death of an employee. 

Letter of condolence to an employee following the death of a family member Use this letter following the death of an employee's partner or close relative. 

Are employees entitled to paid time off to organise or attend a funeral? The HR & Compliance Centre frequently asked questions service provides the answer to the frequently asked question of whether or not there is a statutory right to paid time off to organise or attend a funeral.