Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:56:47Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2528 Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2528

Bill 118 HR 2528, also known as the Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to allow eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a grandparent or grandchild with a serious health condition.

Under the provisions of the bill, employees who have worked for their employer for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the past year are eligible for this leave. The bill also specifies that the leave can only be taken for the purpose of providing care for a grandparent or grandchild with a serious health condition, as certified by a healthcare provider.

The Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act aims to provide support for employees who need to take time off work to care for their family members. By allowing for unpaid leave, the bill seeks to ensure that employees can prioritize their family responsibilities without risking their job security. Overall, the Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act is designed to promote work-life balance and support family caregivers in the workforce. It is currently being considered by Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.

Congressional Summary of HR 2528

Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act

This bill provides leave for an eligible employee, including a federal employee, to care for an adult child, grandparent, or grandchild (as well as for a spouse, child, or parent), if that individual has a serious health condition.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2528

Bill HR 2528 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 6, 2023. Bill HR 2528 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 6, 2023. Bill HR 2528's most recent activity was 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. as of April 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2528

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2528

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Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2528

Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to permit leave to care for an adult child, grandchild, or grandparent who has a serious health condition, and for other purposes.