HR 925 · 100th Congress · Labor and Employment

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-02-03· Sponsored by Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1]· House

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Latest: Placed on Union Calendar No: 315.(1988-03-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Family and Medical Leave Act of 1987 - Title I: General Requirements for Family Leave and Medical Leave - Makes rights provided under this title inapplicable to employees of any facility of an employer at which fewer than 15 employees are employed if the combined number of employees employed by the employer within 200 miles of the facility is fewer than 15. Entitles employees to family leave for specified periods in cases involving the birth, adoption, or serious health condition of a child or the serious health condition of a parent. Entitles employees to temporary medical leave for specified periods in cases involving inability to work because of a serious health condition. Sets forth conditions for certification for such types of leave. Provides that such leave may be without pay. Allows employees to substitute other types of paid leave to cover part of such leave period. Sets forth employment and benefits protections relating to such leave. Provides for administrative enforcement of this title by the Secretary of Labor, as well as enforcement by civil action. Sets forth provisions for injunctive relief, monetary relief, and attorneys' fees. Requires employers to post notice of …

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats