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Updated law Law is published that extends the duration of work leave for workers in the event of the death of a parent, and incorporates the same leave in the event of the death of a sibling.

13 May 2022

Introduction

On May 9, 2022, Law No. 21,441 was published in the Official Gazette, which amends Article 66 of the Labor Code, extending the duration of the work leave for workers in case of death of the father or mother, and incorporating the same leave in case of death of a sibling.

Specifically, this law establishes that, in the case of death of a sibling, father or mother of the worker, such worker will be entitled to a paid leave of absence for 4 working days.

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Should you require additional information on this matter, please contact: Alfred Sherman (asherman@jdf.cl), Gonzalo Aravena (garavena@jdf.cl), and/or Felipe Ovalle (fovalle@jdf.cl).

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