arrow_back Back to App

Paid Time Off Act: New Employee Leave Rights

This act mandates employers to provide paid annual and personal leave to employees. Employees can use this time for any reason, offering greater flexibility in managing their personal and professional lives. The act outlines rules for earning and using leave, and protects employee rights.
Key points
Employees will earn at least 1 hour of paid leave for every 25 hours worked, up to an 80-hour annual limit.
Paid leave can be used for any reason, without needing to disclose the purpose to the employer.
Employers must compensate employees for unused leave upon separation from employment.
The act protects employees from discrimination for exercising their leave rights and requires employers to inform them of these rights.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4763
Sponsor: Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
Process start date: 2025-07-25
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PTO Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4763.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employees will earn at least 1 hour of paid leave for every 25 hours worked, up to an 80-hour annual limit.
  • Paid leave can be used for any reason, without needing to disclose the purpose to the employer.
  • Employers must compensate employees for unused leave upon separation from employment.
  • The act protects employees from discrimination for exercising their leave rights and requires employers to inform them of these rights.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Labor