Bill > SB0313

This bill establishes a paid family and medical leave program in Indiana. The key provisions are: 1. The Department of Workforce Development will administer the program, which will provide payments to eligible employees who take leave for family and medical reasons, such as caring for a newborn, a family member with a serious health condition, or the employee's own serious health condition. 2. The program will be funded through payroll contributions from employers, up to 0.7% of an employee's wage, with employers able to deduct up to 50% from employee wages. 3. Eligible employees must have earned at least $6,300 from an employer in the preceding 12 months or be self-employed and elect to participate. 4. Eligible employees can receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave per year, with the weekly benefit amount based on their average weekly wage. 5. The bill prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for using the program and requires employers to provide written notice to employees about their rights under the program. 6. The program will be implemented starting January 1, 2023, and the Department must report annually on program participation, funding, and outreach efforts.