Expand the Family and Medical Leave Act to include the loss of a child
Summary
Representatives Brad Schneider and Brian Fitzpatrick have proposed a new law called the Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger-Barklage Act. This law would expand the Family and Medical Leave Act to give parents paid leave when they lose a child.Key Facts
- The act is named after Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger-Barklage.
- It is meant to add bereavement leave specifically for parents who lose a child.
- Bereavement leave means paid time off work to grieve after a death.
- The proposal honors Erica Kluger, who died in a car crash 25 years ago.
- Representatives Brad Schneider and Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the act.
- The current Family and Medical Leave Act does not fully cover leave for child loss.
- The goal is to support grieving parents by giving them job-protected leave.
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