Bill > SF195

This bill establishes the Iowa Family and Medical Leave Act, which provides for a paid, job-protected family leave and medical leave insurance program for eligible employees of specified employers. The key provisions include: - Defining eligibility requirements, leave entitlements, and calculation of the defined 12-month period for leave. - Establishing a system for funding the program through employer and employee premium contributions, and creating a Family Leave and Medical Leave Insurance Account to administer the benefits. - Providing requirements for employee notice to employers, claim filing, certification, and payment of benefits. - Mandating employment protections and the continuation of health benefits during leave. - Directing the Department of Workforce Development to administer the program, conduct outreach, and adopt necessary rules. - Requiring the Department Director to analyze the funding and solvency of the program and report findings to the General Assembly. The bill aims to create a comprehensive paid family and medical leave insurance program for eligible Iowa employees.