Forum – 2000-09-01

“Cold hearted” advice?

I always enjoy reading the “Human Side of Engineering.” The topics covered are timely and the information is thought-provoking and helpful. However, I believe you missed the mark with the response to “Does bereavement pay apply on vacation?” (PE, July 2000, p 18).

Your column recommended “no funeral pay and no vacation extension” for the employee whose brother died while he was away on vacation. After someone has lost a close relative, like a brother, you should “bend over backwards” to express the company’s compassion. I say “cold-hearted” would be an appropriate description of your advice.- Jeff Slaughter, Metallurgist, Southern Alloy Corp., Sylacauga, AL

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