What does Preamble of S 437 do?

This bill proposes amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code. The proposed changes would permit leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, or adult child, or another related individual with a serious health condition. The bill would also allow employees to take parental involvement and family wellness leave for children's and grandchildren's activities or family care needs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 437 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Caring for All Families Act'.

What does LEAVE TO CARE FOR A DOMESTIC PARTNER, SON-IN-LAW, DAUGHTER-IN- of S 437 do?

This section amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to expand the definition of 'family relationship' for purposes of leave eligibility. It adds 'domestic partner,' 'grandchild,' 'grandparent,' 'nephew,' 'niece,' 'parent-in-law,' 'sibling,' 'son-in-law,' 'daughter-in-law,' 'uncle,' and 'aunt' to the list of covered family members. The definition of 'any other individual whose close association is the equivalent of a family relationship' is established, encompassing individuals with significant personal bonds akin to family relationships. The FMLA's leave requirements are modified to include these expanded family relationships in various subsections. Certification requirements under the FMLA are also updated to reflect the broadened definition of family relationships.

What does LEAVE TO CARE FOR A DOMESTIC PARTNER, SON-IN-LAW, DAUGHTER-IN- of S 437 do?

This section amends Title 5 of the United States Code, specifically sections 6381, 6382, and 6383, to expand the definition of family relationships for federal employees and covered servicemembers. The definition of 'family relationship' now includes domestic partners, son-in-laws, daughter-in-laws, parent-in-laws, adult children, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and 'any other individual whose close association is the equivalent of a family relationship'. Amendments to section 6381 clarify definitions including 'domestic partner,' 'grandchild,' 'grandparent,' 'nephew,' 'niece,' 'parent-in-law,' 'sibling,' 'son-in-law,' 'daughter-in-law,' 'State,' 'uncle,' and 'aunt'. Section 6382 is amended to broaden the types of individuals for whom federal employees and covered servicemembers can take leave, aligning with the expanded definition of family relationships. Section 6383 is also amended to reflect the broadened definition of family relationships in the context of certification requirements.

What does ENTITLEMENT TO ADDITIONAL LEAVE UNDER THE FMLA FOR PARENTAL of S 437 do?

This section amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to add a new category of leave: parental involvement and family wellness leave. Eligible employees may take up to 4 hours of this leave per 30-day period and a total of 24 hours per 12-month period. The leave can be used to participate in school or community activities for a child or grandchild, or to meet routine family medical care needs, including elderly care. Leave under this section can be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule. Employees may substitute accrued paid vacation, personal, family, or medical/sick leave for this leave, with certain restrictions on employer limitations. Employees must provide at least 7 days' notice for parental involvement leave, or as much notice as is practicable. Employers may require certification for leave requests under this new section.

What does ENTITLEMENT OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO LEAVE FOR PARENTAL of S 437 do?

This section amends Title 5 of the United States Code to establish an entitlement for federal employees to leave for parental involvement and family wellness. Employees are entitled to up to 4 hours of leave during any 30-day period and up to 24 hours during any 12-month period to participate in school or community activities related to a child's program or to meet routine family medical care needs. The definition of 'community organization' includes private nonprofit organizations representative of a community providing activities for individuals. Leave under this section can be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule. Employees may substitute accrued annual or sick leave for leave under this section, with restrictions on the employing agency limiting such substitution. Employees must provide at least 7 days' notice before taking leave under this section, or provide practicable notice if 7 days is not possible.

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Caring for All Families Act — S. 437

Last updated: 2/5/2025 · Introduced: 2/5/2025

Author: Richard Durbin (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

The Caring for All Families Act expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Title 5 of the United States Code to include domestic partners, parents-in-law, adult children, and other close family relationships for eligibility for family and medical leave.
The bill establishes a new category of leave, parental involvement and family wellness leave, allowing eligible employees to take up to 24 hours per year for activities like school events or routine family medical care.
Federal employees are granted similar entitlements to parental involvement and family wellness leave, with provisions for substituting accrued paid leave and requiring advance notice.

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