Bill Details

Chief Author: Thissen (D)

View Bill Text:  HF 239

Current Status

1/12/17  Introduced and referred to House Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance Committee.

Short Description

Establishes the Working Parents Act, which provides for paid family leave.

Key Points

  • Adds provision to allow up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for foster parents after a child is placed in their care and caring for a family member with a serious medical condition.
  • Establishes pregnancy, parenting and caregiver leave insurance.
  • Creates earned safe and sick time for paid time off to be taken in case of employee’s own health or mental health needs, or those of a family member. Also includes time off in case of a domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking situation.