Washington When a Loved One Dies at Work is a state law that provides protections for employees who experience the death of a family member while at work. This law applies to all employers in Washington state, regardless of their size. It ensures that employees who experience the death of a family member while on the job will be provided with certain minimum protections from their employer. The law covers both on-the-job and off-site deaths of a family member. The law provides for the following protections: 1. Paid bereavement leave: Employees must be provided with up to three days (24 hours) of paid bereavement leave for the death of a family member. 2. Reinstatement: Employees must be reinstated to their original job or a similar position with the same pay and benefits, within 30 days of returning to work. 3. Job security: Employees must not be fired, demoted, or otherwise disadvantaged because of their absence due to the death of a family member. 4. Protection from discrimination: Employers may not discriminate against employees due to the death of a family member or their absence from work. 5. Contribution to funeral expenses: Employers must make a contribution to funeral expenses equal to no more than one month’s salary of the deceased employee. 6. Health insurance coverage: Employers must continue to provide health insurance coverage to the employee’s family for up to three months after the death of the employee. 7. Vacation pay: Employers must pay out any unused vacation time to the employee's family. Washington When a Loved One Dies at Work is an important law that provides important protections for employees in Washington. It ensures that employees who experience the death of a family member while at work are provided with necessary time off and job security.