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New York Bill Would Provide Bereaved Workers Three Months Paid Family Leave

The new bill is on its way to Governor Cuomo

A new bill in New York is seeking to add paid family leave for employees who have recently lost a loved one. Currently in New York people can take paid family leave time following the birth of a child or … Continue reading

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New Laws Loosen Restrictions on Food and Drinks Served in Funeral Homes

Lawmakers pass measures allowing families to eat during memorial services

For decades, it was illegal for funeral homes in most states to serve food of any kind on the property, even if families requested this service. At the time, lawmakers were concerned about the spread of food-borne illness, believing that … Continue reading

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