Bill > HB1321

This bill creates a new chapter in Pennsylvania law called the Military Spouse Leave and Employment Protection Act, which provides important workplace protections for employees whose spouses are serving in the military. The bill defines an employee as someone working 20 or more hours per week for an employer with at least 20 employees, and establishes provisions for military spouses during periods of military conflict. Specifically, the bill allows employees to take up to 14 days of paid leave per year when their spouse is deployed to a combat zone or during a national emergency, and an additional 14 days of unpaid leave for military training purposes. The legislation also includes strong anti-retaliation protections, meaning employers cannot punish or discriminate against employees who take these leaves, and requires employers to maintain the employee's position, title, and benefits during their absence. Employers are still permitted to provide additional leave beyond these requirements, and the law will take effect 60 days after passage. This bill aims to support military families by ensuring job security and providing flexible leave options for those with a spouse serving in the armed forces, National Guard, or reserve components.

Labor and Employment

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