Can part-time workers get Family Leave when someone dies? Updated Feb 11, 2021; Q. Are part-time workers entitled to Family Leave when a death occurs in the family? I’m a part-time worker and my supervisor didn’t give me any time off when my father died from the coronavirus. I have to use my accumulated paid time off instead. Prior to COVID-19 I’ve worked an average of 30 hours biweekly .— Grieving A. We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows certain employees to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons.