New bill would give North Dakota parents time to grieve after loss of a child

FARGO — The loss of a loved one can be a struggle, and the loss of a child can be life-changing.

North Dakota lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would give parents more time away from work after the loss of a child.

When Ryan Slapnicka lost his 19-year-old son Tristen to suicide three years ago, he said his employer only gave him three days off.

Co-workers donated some time to him, but it only gave him nine days to plan a funeral and mourn the loss of his son before he was supposed to return to work.

Read more: https://www.inforum.com/news/government-and-politics/966985-New-bill-would-give-ND-parents-time-to-grieve-after-loss-of-a-child