Resolve establishing a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a special commission to study and make recommendations regarding paid family and medical leave for public employees in Massachusetts. The commission’s work will focus on exploring the feasibility and potential implementation of such a program. It aims to gather information and develop policy options for providing leave benefits to public sector workers. This legislation seeks to address the need for greater support for employees managing family and medical needs.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees.
- The commission will study the feasibility of implementing a paid leave program.
- The commission will consider various funding mechanisms.
- The commission will examine best practices from other states.
- The commission will make recommendations to the Legislature.
- The commission’s recommendations must be submitted to the Legislature by a specified date.
- The commission will include diverse stakeholders.
- The commission will report on potential impacts on public employers.
Who is affected
- Public Employees
- Massachusetts Public Sector Workers
- Government Employees
Notable changes
- This bill creates a new commission to address a currently unmet need for paid leave policies.
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Primary sponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
Cosponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
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