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Legislation about Same Sex Partners and Leave

This category contains bills and statutes that either make explicit reference to same sex partners or were introduced or enacted by states that legally recognize same sex relationships.

Bills

Relating to Absence from Work for Health Care and Safety (H. 208)(2013)
Vermont | Sponsor: Krowinski (D) | Latest Action: Hearing scheduled for 04/18/2013

Expanded Family and Medical Leave: Additional Family Members (H.B. 616/S.B. 393)(2013)
Hawaii | Sponsor: Takayama (D)/Chun Oakland (D) | Latest Action: Senate bill referred to Committee on Judiciary & Labor 01/22/2013

Paid Sick and Safe Leave (H.B. 406/S.B. 534)(2013)
Hawaii | Sponsor: Belatti (D)/Tokuda (D) | Latest Action: Measure deferred in House Committee 02/05/2013

Paid Family Leave
California

Paid Family Leave
New Jersey

Statutes

Paid Family Leave
California

Paid Sick Leave to Employees
Connecticut

Expanded Family and Medical Leave
Wisconsin

Expanded Family and Medical Leave
Maine

Paid Family Leave
New Jersey

Expanded Family and Medical Leave
Washington

Expanded Family and Medical Leave
Connecticut

Paid Sick Leave
District of Columbia

Expanded Family and Medical Leave
Hawaii

New Jersey Family Leave Act
New Jersey

Expanded Family and Medical Leave
Vermont

Expanded Family and Medical Leave
Oregon

Expanded Family and Medical Leave
District of Columbia

Expanded Family and Medical Leave
California






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.