Delaware § 5125 - Bereavement leave.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 5125 — Bereavement leave., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5125. Bereavement leave.
(a) Definitions. —
(1) “Miscarriage” means a loss of pregnancy prior to 20 weeks gestation.
(2) “Other loss” includes a diagnosis that negatively impacts pregnancy and loss of pregnancy including termination regardless if medically necessary.
(3) “State employee” means any full-time or part-time employee of the State.
(4) “Stillbirth” is a loss of pregnancy from 20 weeks gestation or more.
(b) Any state employee shall be entitled to a maximum of 5 days of paid bereavement leave for the miscarriage, stillbirth, or other loss suffered by the employee.
84 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5125
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