Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Labor and Employment
Why This Matters
The Healthy Families Act lets workers earn paid sick time to take care of their health or their family's health. This helps ensure that people do not have to choose between their job and their well-being.
If you work, you could earn paid sick time to take care of yourself or your family.
Who this affects
workers in retail · workers in healthcare · workers in service industries
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill allows workers to earn paid sick time.
2Employees can use this time for their own health needs or to care for family members.
3The bill covers all types of employees, including part-time and full-time workers.
4Employers must provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave per year.
5Workers can carry over unused sick time to the next year.
