2026 Regular Session
HB 5083
Related to paid leave
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a pilot program in West Virginia to provide paid parental leave to state employees. It aims to support working families during the birth or adoption of a child, potentially improving employee retention and morale. Employers are required to maintain employee benefits and seniority, and the program will sunset on December 31, 2029. The program will be funded through a dedicated state fund.
Key provisions
- Creates a paid parental leave pilot program for state employees.
- Provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption within the first 12 months after the event.
- Requires employers to continue group health insurance coverage and maintain employment benefits and seniority.
- Establishes a dedicated fund to finance the program.
- Requires employers to survey the Department of Labor regarding program utilization.
- Authorizes the Department of Labor to issue emergency rules.
- Sets a sunset date for the program of December 31, 2029.
- Specifies that benefits will not accrue during the leave period.
Who is affected
- State Employees
- Employers of State Employees
- Families with newborns or adopted children
Notable changes
- Establishes a new state-sponsored paid parental leave program.
- Requires employers to maintain benefits during leave periods.
- Creates a dedicated fund for the program's operation.
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