National Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Establishment.
This Act establishes a nationwide social insurance program providing paid leave benefits for family caregiving or personal serious health conditions. The program is funded by new payroll contributions shared between employees and employers. Eligible individuals gain access to up to 60 days of paid leave per benefit period, along with job protection and continued health benefits during the leave period.
Key points
New payroll taxes (0.2% employee, 0.2% employer) are introduced to fund the Federal Family and Medical Leave Insurance Trust Fund.
Provides up to 60 days of paid leave over a 12-month benefit period for qualified caregiving reasons.
Qualifying reasons are expanded to include situations arising from domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, in addition to standard medical and family needs.
Guaranteed job protection: employers must restore the individual to their previous or an equivalent position upon return from leave.
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