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Introduced
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
In Committee
03/27/2021
03/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Introduced Session
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Family Leave Insurance Act. Requires the Department of Employment Security to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits to eligible employees who take unpaid family leave to care for a newborn child, a newly adopted or newly placed foster child, or a family member with a serious health condition. Authorizes family leave of up to 12 weeks during any 24-month period. Authorizes compensation for leave in the amount of 85% of the employee's average weekly wage subject to a maximum of $881 per week. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; premium payments; the amount and duration of benefits; the recovery of erroneous payments; hearings; defaulted premium payments; elective coverage; employment protection; coordination of family leave; defined terms; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the State Benefits Fund. Effective January 1, 2022.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Family Leave Insurance Act, which requires the Department of Employment Security to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. The program provides family leave insurance benefits to eligible employees who take unpaid leave to care for a newborn, newly adopted or placed foster child, or a family member with a serious health condition. Eligible employees can receive up to 12 weeks of leave within a 24-month period, with compensation at 85% of their average weekly wage up to a maximum of $881 per week. The bill establishes the State Benefits Fund, funded by a 0.5% payroll premium deduction, to pay for the benefits and administration of the program. The bill also includes provisions regarding eligibility, disqualification, hearings, prohibited acts, penalties, and employment protection for employees taking family leave.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/27/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2625&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102 | 02/19/2021 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB2625.htm | 02/19/2021 |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB2625.pdf | 02/19/2021 |
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