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Balancing Act of 2011
State: Federal
Subject: Paid Sick Days, Paid Family Leave, Domestic Violence, Telecommuting, Flexible Work Schedules, Job-Protected Leave, Small Necessities
Bill: H.R.2346
Sponsor: Woolsey (D)
Date Introduced: 06/23/2011
Referred to House Ways and Means: 06/23/2011
Summary:
Omnibus work and family bill that improves access to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in several ways including broadening the definition of family member for which a person can take caregiving leave, extending FMLA coverage to employees in establishments with 25 or more employees and allowing eligible employees to take leave for parental involvement, family wellness and to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. In addition, the bill guarantees seven paid sick days to workers; establishes a paid family and medical leave program; establishes a state paid leave demonstration fund, expands child care programs, promotes telework and other family-friendly policies.
This database provides short summaries of bills and statutes. The summaries are not intended to constitute legal advice. To find out how laws relate to your particular situation, you must contact a lawyer who specializes in employees’ rights, the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division (1-866-4USWAGE), your state labor department and/or your union.
