Bill > H0447

This bill adds a new chapter to Idaho's laws to implement the Idaho Paid Family Leave Act. The key provisions include: 1) Providing 3 months of maternity leave, 12 months of parental leave (for a new child or adoption), and 3-6 months of caregiving leave for seriously ill or injured family members. 2) Paying up to two-thirds of an employee's regular pay during the leave, with the benefits administered by the Idaho Department of Labor. 3) Prohibiting employers from taking adverse employment action against employees who take the paid family leave, with penalties for non-compliance. 4) Establishing a paid family leave fund financed by a 2% quarterly payroll tax on employers, up to half of which can be deducted from employee pay. The bill declares an emergency and goes into effect on July 1, 2022.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/H0447/