This bill would require most employers to provide paid annual leave to their workers. Specifically, employers would need to give employees at least one hour of paid leave for every 25 hours worked, with a cap of 80 hours per year. Employees could use this leave starting 60 days after they begin employment and could use it for any reason without having to explain why. The bill applies to employers with at least 20 employees working on each day during 20 or more weeks per year, covering private companies, government agencies, railroads, and airlines. Employers who violate the law could face lawsuits from employees seeking compensation for lost wages, attorney fees, and additional damages, with violations pursued by the Department of Labor. The law would take effect 180 days after enactment, though collective bargaining agreements would have up to 18 months to comply, and the Labor Department would launch a public awareness campaign to inform workers about their new rights.
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