An Act establishing a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill establishes a special commission to investigate the feasibility of implementing paid family and medical leave for public employees in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and is intended to study the potential impacts and develop recommendations for such a program. This initiative aims to address the need for leave options for public sector workers.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study paid family and medical leave.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will investigate the feasibility of implementing paid leave for public employees.
- The commission will consider potential impacts and develop recommendations.
- The commission’s work will relate to Labor and Workforce Development.
Who is affected
- Public Employees
- General Court Members
- Labor and Workforce Development Sector
Notable changes
- This bill focuses specifically on public employees, differing from broader paid leave legislation.
- The commission’s recommendations will shape the potential implementation of paid family and medical leave.
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