Maryland HB1241 expands bereavement leave and leave for family illness to include more qualifying relationships.

Maryland HB1241 amends the state's labor and employment law to expand the definition of bereavement leave and leave for family illness. It allows employees to use paid leave for the death of a qualified family member and for the illness of a broader range of family members, including grandparents, siblings, domestic partners, step-relations, adoptive relations, foster relations, and de facto relations. The bill ensures that employees cannot be discriminated against for using these leave benefits and does not alter the leave entitlements under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

Maryland HB1241 expands bereavement leave and leave for family illness to include more qualifying relationships.

Maryland HB1241 amends the state's labor and employment law to expand the definition of bereavement leave and leave for family illness. It allows employees to use paid leave for the death of a qualified family member and for the illness of a broader range of family members, including grandparents, siblings, domestic partners, step-relations, adoptive relations, foster relations, and de facto relations. The bill ensures that employees cannot be discriminated against for using these leave benefits and does not alter the leave entitlements under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.