Lawmakers want federal workers to have paid family and medical leave

Senate legislation would expand paid family and medical leave benefits for federal employees beyond the parental leave currently guaranteed under the 2019 Federal Employee Paid Leave Act. The proposal aims to provide more comprehensive leave coverage for federal workers dealing with medical issues and family responsibilities.

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the Senate would guarantee federal employees paid family and medical leave. Federal workers currently have access to paid parental leave under the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act (H.R. 1534), signed into law in 2019. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) was the…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.