CA SB1149

Expands the definition of "family member" for bereavement leave purposes to include a "designated person" as defined in existing California Family Rights Act provisions

Employees remain entitled to up to 5 days of bereavement leave upon the death of a qualifying family member, which must be completed within 3 months of the date of death

Applies to employers with 5 or more employees and to state/local government employers; employees must have worked at least 30 days prior to taking leave

Leave may be unpaid if no employer bereavement policy exists, though employees can use accrued vacation, personal leave, sick leave, or compensatory time

Maintains existing protections prohibiting employers from retaliating against employees who exercise bereavement leave rights or provide testimony about such leave