An Act relative to bereavement leave
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a statewide policy for bereavement leave in Massachusetts. It requires employers to provide employees with up to seven days of paid leave following the death of a family member. The bill also specifies which family members qualify for this leave and outlines procedures for requesting and utilizing this time off.
Key provisions
- Employers must provide up to seven days of paid bereavement leave.
- Leave is available following the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, or domestic partner.
- Employers can establish their own policies regarding the use of bereavement leave, but must comply with state and federal laws.
- The leave must be provided regardless of the employee’s length of service.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts employers
- Massachusetts employees
- Families of deceased individuals
Notable changes
- This bill creates a standardized bereavement leave policy across Massachusetts.
- It clarifies the definition of ‘family member’ for the purposes of qualifying for leave.
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