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Introduced
05/21/2020
05/21/2020
In Committee
05/21/2020
05/21/2020
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,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2713). (Representative McKenna of Webster dissenting).
AI Summary
This bill provides bereavement leave to employees in Massachusetts. It allows employees to take up to 10 business days of leave within 30 days of the death of a family member, which includes a child, parent, legal guardian, spouse, or person in a substantive dating or engagement relationship with the employee. The employer has discretion to determine whether the leave is paid or unpaid, and employers with less than 25 employees are exempt from the requirement. The bill also states that it does not affect any existing bargaining agreement, company policy, or other law that provides greater or additional leave rights. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2713 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2713.pdf |
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