Federal law does not require private-employer bereavement leave
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- July 25, 2026
How Bereavement Leave Rules Vary by State
Fact Check: How Bereavement Leave Rules Vary by State
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California requires up to five days for 5+ employers
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Illinois FBLA up to two weeks unpaid for FMLA-covered employers (generally 50+)
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Oregon OFLA bereavement up to two weeks per family member / four weeks per leave year at 25+
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Maryland allows use of existing paid leave for death of child, spouse, or parent (15+ with paid leave)
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Washington is not a general private bereavement mandate; PFML can cover seven calendar days after death of a qualifying child
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Most other states leave bereavement to policy
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