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Parental Bereavement Leave: New Rights for Grieving Parents

This new law allows employees to take leave due to the death of a child. These changes provide parents with more time to grieve without fear of losing their job. Employers may require certification of the child's death.
Key points
Employees can take leave due to the death of a son or daughter.
This leave cannot be taken intermittently unless agreed upon by the employee and employer.
Employers may require certification to support the leave request.
These rules apply to both private sector and federal employees.
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Print number: 117_S_2935
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2021-10-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2935.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employees can take leave due to the death of a son or daughter.
  • This leave cannot be taken intermittently unless agreed upon by the employee and employer.
  • Employers may require certification to support the leave request.
  • These rules apply to both private sector and federal employees.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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