HR 4300 · 99th Congress · Labor and Employment

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-03-04· Sponsored by Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1]· House

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Latest: Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.552 Reported to House.(1986-09-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Parental and Medical Leave Act of 1986 - Title I: General Requirements for Parental and Medical Leave - Entitles employees to parental leave for specified periods in cases involving the birth, adoption, or serious health condition of a child. 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 the pertinent provisions of this title. Title II: Parental Leave and Temporary Medical Leave for Civil Service Employees - Amends specified Federal law to entitle civil service employees to parental leave and temporary medical leave for specified periods. Provides that such leave will be without p…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans