Bill > S437

This bill expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and federal employee leave policies to provide more comprehensive family care and support. It broadens the definition of family to include domestic partners, in-laws, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, and individuals with close personal bonds equivalent to family relationships. The bill allows employees to take leave to care for a wider range of family members with serious health conditions. Additionally, it introduces a new type of leave called "Parental Involvement and Family Wellness Leave," which permits employees to take up to 24 hours of leave per year (with a maximum of 4 hours per 30-day period) to participate in school or community activities related to their children or grandchildren, attend medical appointments, or provide care for elderly individuals. This leave is separate from existing FMLA leave and can be taken intermittently. Employees can use accrued paid vacation, personal, or sick leave for these purposes, and must provide reasonable notice to their employers. The bill applies to both private sector employees covered by the FMLA and federal government employees, significantly expanding the types of family-related leave available to workers.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/437/all-info