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Bereavement leave handbook statement: California

This resource explains when California employers should include a bereavement leave handbook statement to inform employees, including supervisors, about the availability of protected bereavement leave and to demonstrate compliance with California law.

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by Amy E. Mendenhall, Judith A. Paulson and Susie Wine, Littler

When to include

California employers with five or more employees should consider including this statement in their handbook to educate employees, including supervisors, about the availability of bereavement leave and to show their compliance with California’s bereavement leave law.

California’s bereavement leave law does not indicate whether the five or more employees refers to employees in the state or all employees. The more conservative approach is to assume that the law refers to the number of employees overall.

In this guide, learn about:

  • Customizable handbook statement
  • Guidance for employers
  • Additional resources

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Jurisdiction: California

Latest updates

Updated title, threshold, statement and guidance to reflect the state’s bereavement leave law, effective January 1, 2023.

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