
With the passage of AB 1949, California joins a short but growing list of states that now mandate bereavement leave. AB 1949 amends the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), and starting January 1, 2023, employers will be required to provide eligible employees up to five days of unpaid bereavement leave upon the death of a family member. “Family member” includes a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, parent-in-law or domestic partner.Continue Reading California Mandates Five Days of Unpaid Bereavement Leave