Your Boss Can't Fire You for Grieving. Here's Why.

Your Boss Can't Fire You for Grieving. Here's Why. 68% of employees fear losing their job after a family death. But here's what most people don't know: federal law protects you with up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for grief. Your boss legally cannot fire you for taking time to grieve. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The job security fear after loss 0:45 - FMLA: Your federal protection explained 1:20 - The 4 requirements to qualify 1:55 - State laws that give you PAID leave 2:25 - How to file and protect yourself 2:50 - What to do if your employer retaliates ⚖️ YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS DURING GRIEF: FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act): - 12 weeks unpaid, job-protected leave - Covers: caring for dying family member, attending funeral, grief counseling, personal grief processing - Your employer MUST hold your job - Your benefits MUST continue - Retaliation is ILLEGAL