An Act relative to bereavement leave

H 2106 would amend the state's family and medical leave law to add bereavement leave as a qualifying reason for taking time off work. This change would allow eligible employees to take leave when a family member (such as a spouse, child, parent, or sibling) dies, covering time for funeral arrangements or personal grieving. The bill expands the existing law - which already provides leave for medical and family care needs - to specifically include bereavement. It directly affects employees covered under the state's leave program, typically those working for employers with 50 or more staff.