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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Definitions. --
(1) “Miscarriage” means a loss of pregnancy prior to 20 weeks gestation.
(2) “Other loss” includes a diagnosis that negatively impacts pregnancy and loss of pregnancy including termination regardless if medically necessary.
(3) “State employee” means any full-time or part-time employee of the State.
(4) “Stillbirth” is a loss of pregnancy from 20 weeks gestation or more.
(b) Any state employee shall be entitled to a maximum of 5 days of paid bereavement leave for the miscarriage, stillbirth, or other loss suffered by the employee.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 29. State Government § 5125. Bereavement leave - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-29-state-government/de-code-sect-29-5125/
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