What Is Force Majeure Leave? | HR Glossary | BambooHR
Short, urgent leave to deal with a sudden family emergency involving injury or illness of a dependant.
Force majeure leave allows an employee to take short-notice time off when, for urgent family reasons, their immediate presence is indispensable — typically because a close relative or dependant has been injured or fallen ill.
It is intended for genuine emergencies rather than planned absences, and is usually limited in the number of days available per year.
Clear guidance on what qualifies and how to notify managers helps employees use it appropriately and gives the organisation predictability.
