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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide bereavement leave to employees in Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill requires employers in Massachusetts to provide up to 10 business days of bereavement leave for employees when a family member, defined as a child, parent, legal guardian, spouse, or person in a substantive dating or engagement relationship with the employee, passes away. The leave must be taken within 30 days of the employee receiving notice of the death and can be used to make arrangements, attend the funeral, or grieve the loss. Employers have the discretion to determine whether the leave will be paid or unpaid. This law does not supersede any existing bargaining agreements, company policies, or other laws that provide greater or additional leave rights.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2713 (on 05/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1051 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1051.pdf |
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