Labor & Employment Law Daily Wrap Up, EXPERT INSIGHTS—California expands bereavement leave to cover extended and chosen family: 3 key changes for employers, (Sep 30, 2026)Law Firms Mentioned:Fisher PhillipsOrganizations Mentioned:Fisher & PhillipsBy Arthur L. Ramirez of Fisher Phillips, LLCSB 1149 expands the list of applicable individuals to include a designated person chosen by the employee.California employees will soon be able to take bereavement leave when an extended relative or someone they consider family dies. Governor Newsom ...