To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to permit leave for an employee to meet their needs related to being a victim of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, or stalking, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · April 28, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act to entitle eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to address issues related to being a victim of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, or stalking. The leave can be used to seek medical care, mental health services, victim services, legal assistance, secure safe housing, or to help family members experiencing these situations. Employees can take this leave intermittently or on a reduced schedule, and may use their accrued paid vacation, personal, or sick leave for part of the time if they choose. The bill allows employers to require certification of the victim status through forms prescribed by the Department of Labor, though employees who haven't yet obtained certification can submit a sworn statement instead. The legislation affects all workers covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act and imposes no explicit federal funding requirements, as it primarily modifies existing leave entitlements rather than creating new federal programs.
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