For government there is usually an allowance for some family realated funerals in the contract but not for other funerals. Kerry should be eligable for time off to go to Josh's grandfather's funeral IF she is married to Josh or IF she is in a legally recognized common-law relationship with Josh. (I think.) If she is just engaged to Josh then no dice.
It would likely be within the legal rights outlined in such a contract to ask for proof. (Note: Airlines require proof for funeral related discounts.) Whether or not they do it would probably be up to the particular office but in either case there is going to be a record of the claim for leave and the reason.
For general benifits (married or common-law) I know that there is at least a formal legal declaration of status somewhere in the paperwork that one would declare such status. (That is likely double checked if a security check is completed.)
Personally, when I had to attend a friends funeral I took vacation time.
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For general benifits (married or common-law) I know that there is at least a formal legal declaration of status somewhere in the paperwork that one would declare such status. (That is likely double checked if a security check is completed.)
Personally, when I had to attend a friends funeral I took vacation time.