Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-36 by adding new Section 2-36-762 establishing policy and procedures for bereavement leave following death of uniformed service member (as amended)
Chicago's City Council's Section 2-36-762 amendment to the Municipal Code outlines the Fire Department's administrative leave procedures for all uniformed service members following a colleague's death, either in the line of duty or by suicide. It mandates immediate Employee Assistance Program support, administrative leave for those assigned to the same firehouse or next scheduled shift day, full pay during absence, and is effective upon passage.
Alternate identifiers: O2023-0006445