MPs vote unanimously to extend bereavement leave

A bill to extend paid bereavement leave from three days to 10 has been unanimously approved by Belgium’s federal parliament.The draft law was put forward by CD&V MP Nahima Lanjri and will apply in the event of the death of a child or a spouse.Three days can be taken off work between the death and the funeral of the loved one, and seven days at any time in the year following the death.These 10 days will be remunerated at 100% and this bereavement leave is applicable to employees, the self-employed and civil servants. Long-term foster parents may also request this leave."I am delighted that the bereavement leave is finally extended," Lanjri sa…