California-Specific Agencies and Programs
What is California AB 1949 bereavement leave?
Short answer
California law (effective January 1, 2023) requires employers with 5 or more employees to provide up to 5 days of bereavement leave for the death of a qualifying family member (spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, domestic partner, or parent-in-law). The leave…
What this usually means
California law (effective January 1, 2023) requires employers with 5 or more employees to provide up to 5 days of bereavement leave for the death of a qualifying family member (spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, domestic partner, or parent-in-law). The leave does not have to be paid, but employers cannot deny it. Check your employer's policy for additional benefits.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.