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Shared Content > Policies > Faculty and Professional Staff > Faculty and Staff Death in Service Policy

Faculty and Staff Death in Service Policy

Policy 

1. Notification 

1. The reporting manager must notify the HR department as soon as possible after the faculty member's death.

2. HR will coordinate with relevant departments to provide initial support and guidance to the family and colleagues of the deceased.
   

2. Support for Family:

1. In the event of the death of an employee member, the dependent family members or legal beneficiaries of the employee member shall receive the salary for the month during which the death occurred together with the benefits as per the current Life Assurance Policy of UD.

2. UD shall meet the cost of embalming and repatriating the body of the employee. This is covered in the Life Assurance Policy of UD. 

3. Administrative Matters 

1. Arrangements will be made to cover the deceased faculty member's teaching and administrative responsibilities to minimize disruption.

2. HR will work with the department and relevant stakeholders to address administrative matters related to the deceased faculty or staff member's role, such as transitioning responsibilities.

4. Memorial and Recognition:

1. The university may organize a memorial service or other recognition events to honor the memory of the deceased faculty member.

2. Contributions or dedications in memory of the faculty or staff member may be considered.

5. Confidentiality and Sensitivity:

1. All information related to the death of a faculty or staff member will be handled with utmost confidentiality and sensitivity.

2. Communications regarding the death will be made in a respectful and compassionate manner.