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PA HB474

Providing for paid family and medical leave for eligible employees under certain circumstances and for regulations by the Department of Labor and Industry.


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Introduced
03/16/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing for paid family and medical leave for eligible employees under certain circumstances and for regulations by the Department of Labor and Industry.

AI Summary

This bill, the Paid Family Leave Act, provides for up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave for eligible employees in Pennsylvania. The bill defines an "eligible employee" as one covered under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and an "employer" as a business with at least 4 employees in the state. Eligible employees will receive their full rate of pay during the leave period, and employers cannot terminate or reduce their other benefits. The Department of Labor and Industry is tasked with promulgating regulations to implement the provisions of the act, which will take effect 60 days after passage.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 03/16/2023)

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