A new law in Belgium has extended the period of paid compassionate leave from 3 to 10 days for the death of the spouse or a cohabiting partner or his/her child.
This is paid by the employer.
The time off is allocated as follows:
- Three days, to be chosen by the employee from the period beginning on the day of death and ending on the day of the funeral;
- Seven days to be chosen by the employee within one year of the day of death.
- A derogation from both periods is possible with the agreement of the employer.
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