An Act relative to bereavement leave

This bill (H 2189) seeks to establish a standard for bereavement leave for employees in Massachusetts. It would require employers to provide paid or unpaid leave for employees experiencing the death of a family member, though the specific duration and eligibility criteria are not detailed in the provided abstract. The bill directly affects workers and employers across the state by creating a statutory framework for this type of leave. The abstract indicates it is filed under the Labor and Workforce Development committee, but the full provisions, such as leave length or covered family members, are not specified in the context provided.