Congress Proposes Expanding FMLA to Chosen Family and School Activities

February 5 – February 5, 2025

New legislation in the House and Senate aims to modernize the Family and Medical Leave Act by extending job-protected leave to domestic partners and chosen family. The bills also propose an additional 24 hours of annual leave for routine health needs and school-related activities.

Policies— 2 policys

Congress proposes expanded job-protected leave to cover more family caregivers and school activities

S. 437

Congress proposes expanding job-protected leave to cover more relatives and add limited time for school activities

H.R. 1002

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