Search Results: keywords:"leave certification"

  • S. 3685 — To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to permit leave for bone marrow or blood stem cell donation, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:982

    The Life Saving Leave Act is a bill that aims to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. It seeks to provide eligible employees up to 40 hours of leave in a 12-month period for donating bone marrow or blood stem cells, including time for related activities before and...

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    The Life Saving Leave Act wants to let people take time off work to give bone marrow or blood stem cells, without worrying about losing their job, for up to 40 hours a year. It means they can take short breaks or a whole day off as needed, but their boss might ask for a note from a doctor to prove they’re helping someone by donating.

  • H. R. 10405 — To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide leave because of the death of a son or daughter, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,828

    The bill, titled the “Parental Bereavement Act of 2024” or the “Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act,” seeks to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to allow employees to take leave following the death of a son or daughter. It specifies the conditions under which such leave can be taken,...

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    The bill wants to change the rules so that if a worker's child passes away, the worker can take time off work to deal with their feelings and be with their family. It explains how they can take short breaks and what they need to do to let their boss know.