Can I take FMLA leave for an employee's death or for bereavement?
In New Hampshire, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for certain reasons. One of those reasons is to attend to a family member’s serious health condition or to care for a family member who is an active duty service member. The FMLA does not include provisions for death or bereavement leave. However, many employers in New Hampshire have adopted leave policies that provide a reasonable amount of unpaid time off for an employee who has experienced the death of a family member. This leave is usually referred to as bereavement leave and is often limited to a few days. If an employer does not provide bereavement leave, an employee may be able to use FMLA leave for bereavement. Under the FMLA, employees are allowed to take up to 12 weeks off for a serious health condition of a family member, which includes attendance at the funeral or other memorial service. So, in New Hampshire, an employee may be able to take FMLA leave for an employee’s death or for bereavement, depending on the employer’s policies. If the employer does not have a bereavement leave policy, employees may be able to use FMLA leave for this purpose. It is important for employees to check with their employer to understand their leave policy and the specifics of the FMLA when it comes to taking leave for death and bereavement.
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