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Flexible Leave Act
Recent Bills/Flexible Leave Act

Flexible Leave Act

IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026
Introduced6 months ago
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Introduced in House
Why This Matters

The Flexible Leave Act lets employees take family and medical leave in shorter, more flexible periods instead of all at once. This change helps workers manage their time better when dealing with personal or family health issues.

If you need to take time off for family or medical issues, you can now do so in smaller, more flexible amounts.
Who this affects
employees taking leave
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows workers to take family and medical leave in smaller chunks of time.
  2. 2It changes the Family and Medical Leave Act to support intermittent leave schedules.
  3. 3The bill removes the requirement for workers to provide certification for intermittent leave.
  4. 4Workers can use their leave more flexibly to meet personal or family needs.
  5. 5This change aims to make it easier for employees to balance work and family responsibilities.
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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedCurrentFeb 11

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The President

Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
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