Title
Resolution on the addition of the Family Bereavement Leave Policy in the Employee Policies and Procedures Manual.
Staff Summary
• The State of Illinois implemented the Family Bereavement Leave Act on January 1, 2023.
• The County has maintained compliance with the Act, however, has not previously adopted a Policy.
• The Policy allows employees up to 10-days of unpaid leave based on specific eligibility criteria, as required by the Act.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department will periodically review and recommend updates to employee policies in accordance with current best practices; and
WHEREAS, The County does not currently have a policy that addresses Bereavement Leave.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the adoption of the Family Bereavement Leave Policy into the Employee Policies and Procedures manual herewith be approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Human Resources Director is directed to implement this Policy upon adoption by the Board.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on September 10, 2024.