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Spouse Bereavement Leave (Initiative to Amend the FMLA)

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  • Sep 29th, 2015
    Someone from Winchester, TN writes:
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    Fmla should be available in the death of a spouse, especially when children are involved!! If my wife were to pass I don't even know how I would get my children to school and to the baby sitter!!!.. I should be allowed time to get things arranged!!
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  • Sep 15th, 2015
    Someone from Austin, TX writes:
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    My husband is on hospice. My employer give 5 day bereavement leave. Our son is in the USAF stationed in Europe. It will be a minimum of 10 days for him to get home for his Father's funeral. My husband's family leaves all over the USA. How can I coordinate all this and grieve? FMLA should be allowed for a death of a spouse and a child.
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  • Sep 1st, 2015
    Someone from New Orleans, LA writes:
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    I agree and I think it should cover all family members (children, spouse, parents). I just lost my mom, who lives 1500 miles away. I will need to take care of not only funeral arrangements but also a lifetime of accrued stuff. Three days would be ridiculous, considering two would be spent traveling.
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  • Aug 26th, 2015
    Someone from Little Elm, TX writes:
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    I totally agree. I have lost 2 people so close this year, my sister and my adopted mom. I learned the news within an hour of going to work. I only work part-time due to my own health issues. I didn't miss a beat or I would have had to make up the missed days. I kept on trucking as they say.
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  • Aug 22nd, 2015
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  • Aug 19th, 2015
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  • Aug 18th, 2015
    Someone from Federal Way, WA writes:
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    I strongly believe in this spousal bereavement FLMA
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  • Aug 18th, 2015
    Someone from Zionsville, IN signed.
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  • Aug 18th, 2015
    Someone from Greenfield, IN writes:
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    Our son and three young grandchildren (10, 9, & 6) were left without a wife and mother when she suddenly died at the age of 39! Our son was told FMLA did not apply to this situation. Appalling!
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  • Aug 18th, 2015
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  • Aug 18th, 2015
    Someone from Troy, OH writes:
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    grieve for the loss of a spouse should be added.
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  • Jul 31st, 2015
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  • Jun 28th, 2015
    Someone from Winlock, WA writes:
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    unrealistic to expect a spouse to be fuctional 3 days after a death
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  • Jun 24th, 2015
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  • May 20th, 2015
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  • May 5th, 2015
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  • May 5th, 2015
    Someone from Westminster, CA writes:
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    I too lost my spouse and childhood sweetheart after 41 years to cancer. I was allowed to take what ever remained of my earned vacation time off to grieve. I had 2 days left after using it all to care for her at the end of her life. Seems a bit cruel.
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  • Mar 31st, 2015
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  • Jan 28th, 2015
    Someone from Stuarts Draft, VA writes:
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    My father committed suicide with the similar circumstances. This is a serious issue that is beyond comprehension to those who have not experienced this tragedy.
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  • Jan 26th, 2015
    Someone from Knoxville, MD writes:
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    Not only should there be FMLA leave for the loss of a spouse, but it should also be paid leave. I just lost my husband on 10/14/14 and it's still scary, sad, and painful at times. I have so much anxiety as there was no will and how in the world am I going to take care of everything. Please allow FMLA leave for the loss of loved ones.
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  • Jan 16th, 2015
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