In the event of death within the immediate family, a regular employee may receive paid leave of up to five consecutive workdays, depending on need and subject to the approval of the department. In the event of death of friends or other persons not defined as immediate family, paid leave of up to one full day may be granted at the discretion of the department. Employees may use family/medical leave upon the death of an immediate family member. (For more information about family/medical leave see Family/Medical Leave of Absence Policy)