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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), entitled "An act providing for and reorganizing the conduct of the executive and administrative work of the Commonwealth by the Executive Department thereof and the administrative departments, boards, commissions, and officers thereof, including the boards of trustees of State Normal Schools, or Teachers Colleges; abolishing, creating, reorganizing or authorizing the reorganization of certain administrative departments, boards, and commissions; defining the powers and duties of the Governor and other executive and administrative officers, and of the several administrative departments, boards, commissions, and officers; fixing the salaries of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and certain other executive and administrative officers; providing for the appointment of certain administrative officers, and of all deputies and other assistants and employes in certain departments, boards, and commissions; providing for judicial administration; and prescribing the manner in which the number and compensation of the deputies and all other assistants and employes of certain departments, boards and commissions shall be determined," in administrative organization, further providing for work-hours and leaves.
AI Summary
This bill amends The Administrative Code of 1929 to establish guidelines for state employees during office closures caused by gubernatorial disaster emergencies or extraordinary circumstances beyond an agency's control. Specifically, if an office closure prevents an employee from working for at least five consecutive business days, the employee will be placed on unpaid leave until they can resume their regular duties or similar alternative work. The bill ensures that employees on unpaid leave retain their fringe benefits, which are defined as employer payments to benefit plans, expense reimbursements, and other agreed-upon compensation. Employees may choose to use accrued paid leave instead of unpaid leave, and once those paid leave benefits are exhausted, they will transition to unpaid leave. The bill provides exceptions for employees who can work remotely, at an alternative location, or who are already indefinitely furloughed. Importantly, the bill clarifies that being placed on unpaid leave will not impact an employee's eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing state agencies and employees time to prepare for and understand the new provisions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 02/21/2025)
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