The Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act would require most employers to provide paid annual leave to their employees. Under the bill, employers must give workers at least one hour of paid leave for every 25 hours worked, capped at 80 hours per 12-month period, though employers can provide more if they choose. Employees can use this leave for any reason, can carry over up to 40 hours to the next year, and must be paid at their regular rate when taking it. The law applies to employers with at least one employee working 20 or more weeks per year, including private companies, government agencies, and public employers. The legislation takes effect 180 days after enactment, with special rules for collective bargaining agreements that delay implementation up to 18 months. The Labor Department can investigate violations and workers can sue employers for damages, back pay, and attorney fees if their paid leave rights are denied, with a two-year deadline for lawsuits (or three years for willful violations).
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