HB 2850
Creating the Paid Parental Leave Pilot Program
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill establishes a paid parental leave pilot program for West Virginia state employees. It aims to determine the feasibility of providing paid leave for childbirth or adoption, with a focus on supporting working families’ health and retention. The program would provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave, subject to employer requirements and department guidelines. The pilot program is scheduled to end on December 31, 2028.
Key provisions
- Creates a paid parental leave pilot program for West Virginia state employees.
- Provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for childbirth or adoption.
- Employers must continue group health insurance coverage during employee leave.
- Employers are required to survey the Department of Labor annually regarding the program's impact.
- The Department of Labor must report findings to the Joint Committee on Government Organization.
- Employers must pay the premium costs of group health insurance attributable to the employee during leave.
- Benefits are not accrued during the leave period.
- The program sunsets on December 31, 2028.
Who is affected
- West Virginia State Employees
- Employers of West Virginia State Employees
- Families with newborns or adopted children
Notable changes
- This is the first attempt to establish paid parental leave specifically for state employees in West Virginia.
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