Mike is joined by Jodie Engerer, General Manager at Taurus Legal Management, to discuss whether workplaces should recognise grief when a beloved pet dies.

After losing her dog Duke, Jodie was offered time off - something she says employers should consider, even though bereavement leave doesn’t cover pets.

She argues many Australians see pets as family, and showing compassion can build staff loyalty. With family courts now recognising pets differently, could workplace laws eventually follow suit?

Mike is joined by Jodie Engerer, General Manager at Taurus Legal Management, to discuss whether workplaces should recognise grief when a beloved pet dies.
After losing her dog Duke, Jodie was offered time off - something she says employers should consider, even though bereavement leave doesn&rsquo;t cover pets.
She argues many Australians see pets as family, and showing compassion can build staff loyalty. With family courts now recognising pets differently, could workplace laws eventually follow suit?

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.

Mike provides laughs and companionship, the news & stories of the day from midnight on Mondays. 

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.
Mike&nbsp;provides&nbsp;laughs and companionship, the&nbsp;news &amp;&nbsp;stories of the day from midnight on Mondays.&nbsp;