Advice by Peninsula Associate Director of Advisory Kate Palmer Most businesses wouldn’t hesitate to give employees time off to mourn the death of a family member or close friend. But what happens if that loved one is a pet? Can they take bereavement leave? These questions are gathering a lot of interest due to a recent story going viral about a grieving woman who was refused bereavement leave and sacked when she was too upset to go to work after her dog died. Currently, there is no legal requirement for employers to allow their employees any time off work when their pet dies and, currently, no...