An Act relative to bereavement leave
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would establish a statewide law requiring Massachusetts employers to provide bereavement leave to employees following the death of a family member. The leave would allow employees to take time off to grieve and make arrangements without jeopardizing their jobs or pay. It aims to align Massachusetts with other states that have enacted similar protections and provide a more consistent approach to supporting grieving workers.
Key provisions
- Employers must provide up to seven days of paid bereavement leave per occurrence.
- Bereavement leave applies to the death of an employee’s immediate family member, as defined by law.
- Leave can be used for funeral arrangements, travel, or to grieve.
- The leave is covered under the existing Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Employers are not required to disclose the reason for an employee’s use of bereavement leave.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts employees
- Massachusetts employers
- Families of deceased individuals
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a statewide standard for bereavement leave, supplementing existing federal law.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David M. Rogers
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