HB4215 - Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act

• Employees of large employers (250+ employees) may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave following the loss of a child by suicide or homicide.

• Employees of small employers (50-249 employees) may take up to 6 weeks of unpaid leave for the same circumstances.

• Leave may be taken in one continuous period or in increments of no less than 4 hours, and must be completed within one year of notifying the employer of the loss.

• Employers may require reasonable advance notice and reasonable documentation such as a death certificate, obituary, or written verification from a funeral home or religious institution.

• Employers are prohibited from taking adverse action against employees who exercise leave rights, oppose violations, or support others exercising rights under this Act; violations result in civil penalties of $500 for first offense and up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses.