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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide bereavement leave to employees in Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development.
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 leave can be used to make arrangements, attend a funeral, or grieve the death. Employers have the discretion to determine whether the leave will be paid or unpaid. This bill does not affect any existing bargaining agreements, company policies, or other laws that provide greater or additional leave rights.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2490 (on 04/26/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S990 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S990.pdf |
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