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Benefits reviews
41-50 of 287 Reviews
5.0
May 30, 2025
Anonymous Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Former
Seattle, Washington State
The best thing about bereavement leave at Amazon is that the company offers up to three days of paid bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member, which provides essential support during a difficult time. This policy helps employees manage their grief and take the necessary time to handle personal matters without financial stress.
The worst thing about bereavement leave at Amazon is that the three-day limit may not be sufficient for all situations, especially for those who need more time to grieve or handle complex arrangements. Additionally, the definition of "immediate family" can be narrow, potentially excluding some close relationships, which may leave some employees without the support they need during a loss.
5.0
May 23, 2025
Anonymous employee
Former
San Jose, California
It was great, no worst thing.
3.0
May 13, 2025
Anonymous Finance Manager
Current
Sunnyvale, California
2 weeks leave for bereavement
3.0
May 8, 2025
Anonymous HSE Specialist
Former
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Standard 3 day leave but it is easy to request.
5.0
May 1, 2025
Anonymous Graphic Designer
Current
New York, New York State
great but sometimes you need paper work proving someone died
5.0
Apr 27, 2025
Anonymous employee
Current
Illinois City, Illinois
Did not use this, but good to have in case
5.0
Apr 15, 2025
Anonymous Associate
Current
Crown Point, Indiana
they have the basic industry leave for this
3.0
Mar 24, 2025
Anonymous Artificial Intelligence
Former
New York, New York State
max 3 days bereavement but only core family members. But I explained to my manager that my god mother passed and was granted a bereavement day for the funeral. so it just depends