Rethinking bereavement leave: Why 3 days is often not enough
bizcommunity | 01.06.2026 20:44
When an employee loses a loved one, the typical South African workplace response is three days of family responsibility leave. Three days to absorb a loss, make arrangements, attend a funeral, and return to full productivity. For many grieving employees, this timeline is simply not enough, and the gap between what the law provides and what people actually need is costing South African businesses more than most employers realise.
