An Act providing for small necessities leave for eligible employees relating to children and elderly relatives of an eligible employee; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Small Necessities Leave Act, provides eligible employees in Pennsylvania with up to 24 hours of paid leave per year. This leave can be used to support children and elderly relatives, such as attending school activities, medical appointments, or providing care. The Department of Labor and Industry will oversee the implementation and enforcement of this law, and employers must offer these benefits to their employees.
Key provisions
- Provides up to 24 hours of paid leave annually for eligible employees.
- Leave can be used for supporting children (under 21) and elderly relatives (60+).
- Eligible employees must have been employed for at least 12 months and worked at least 1,250 hours.
- Employers cannot penalize employees for using this leave.
- Leave can be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule.
- Notice requirements apply, with longer notice for foreseeable leave.
- Employers may require documentation to support leave requests.
- The Department of Labor and Industry will administer and enforce the law.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Employers
- Families of employees (children and elderly relatives)
- Department of Labor and Industry
Notable changes
- Establishes a new type of paid leave specifically for family needs.
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Christine Tartaglione
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