Bereavement leave for the Queen?

Or just an excuse for time off?

A number of my clients have reported that some staff members had taken time off recently to reflect on the Queen’s passing and have asked if this is something they are entitled to.

The short answer is no. We only have bereavement leave in very limited circumstances and this is certainly not one of them. If the whole nation were to take time off to grieve for the Queen, sad as it was, we would be in serious trouble.