SB 114
Creating Paid Parental Leave Pilot Program
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a pilot program in West Virginia to provide paid parental leave to state employees. The program would offer up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption within a two-year window. Employers are required to maintain group health insurance coverage for employees on leave, and the Department of Labor will survey employers and report findings to the legislature. The program is set to expire on December 31, 2029.
Key provisions
- Creates a paid parental leave pilot program for West Virginia state employees.
- Offers up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption within a specified timeframe.
- Requires employers to continue group health insurance coverage during employee leave.
- Establishes a dedicated fund to finance the program.
- Mandates an annual survey of employers participating in the program.
- Requires the Department of Labor to report findings to the Joint Committee on Government Organization.
- Includes a sunset date for the program (December 31, 2029).
- Specifies eligibility requirements for employees seeking leave.
Who is affected
- West Virginia State Employees
- Employers of West Virginia State Employees
- Parents of newborns or newly adopted children
- Department of Labor
- Joint Committee on Government Organization
Notable changes
- Establishes a new legal framework for paid parental leave in West Virginia.
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