I was in HR policies in the late 80s/early 90s, and I still remember one call I got about compassionate leave for one employee who wanted to go to her clan father's funeral. "Clan father" was not a recognized category at that time (which iirc was limited to parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren). I said "Screw that, you're Indian, go for it." Never got any flack for it. Would have raised holy hell if I had.