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Illinois Bereavement Leave Addendum

IL Family Bereavement Leave Act — up to 10 unpaid days for family member death + pregnancy loss.

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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.

What's inside this template

Coverage

  • FMLA-covered IL employers (50+ employees in 75-mile radius) must provide up to 10 working days of unpaid bereavement leave for the death of a covered family member, including pregnancy loss, failed adoption / surrogacy, or unsuccessful reproductive procedures.

Use

  • Leave must be completed within 60 days of the death or pregnancy-loss event. Documentation may be required (e.g., death certificate, healthcare provider statement).

Notice

  • Employees must give at least 48 hours notice when feasible.

Common use cases

IL employer compliance

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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.