Respectful WorkplaceFamily & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)PregnancyHR Best PracticesFeaturedGeneral BusinessMay 22, 2017by Stanton LawWhen an Employee Suffers a Loss: Is Bereavement Leave Required?
In March 2017, bills were introduced to the House and Senate that would include the death of a child as a qualifying event under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). Parents who are eligible employees who work for qualified employers could take up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave to mourn the loss of...