A Christchurch mother is calling for changes to bereavement leave laws. 

Sheena Hemens’ 27-year-old daughter Lauren was killed in a car accident nearly three years ago. 

Hemens says grief kept her from working for months, but currently, the law only provides three days of leave. 

She’s launched a petition to increase minimum bereavement leave to 10 days, saying many people don’t realise how little time they get. 

Sheena joined John MacDonald to discuss her petition.

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A Christchurch mother is calling for changes to bereavement leave laws.&nbsp;
Sheena Hemens’ 27-year-old daughter Lauren was killed in a car accident nearly three years ago.&nbsp;
Hemens says grief kept her from working for months, but currently, the law only provides three days of leave.&nbsp;
She’s launched a petition to increase minimum bereavement leave to 10 days, saying many people don’t realise how little time they get.&nbsp;
Sheena joined John MacDonald to discuss her petition.
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Sheena Hemens: Beyond Three Days Petition founder on why bereavement leave needs a rethink

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