Providing for small necessities leave for eligible employees relating to children and elderly relatives of an eligible employee; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.

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Plain-English Summary

An Act providing for small necessities leave for eligible employees relating to children and elderly relatives of an eligible employee; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 1, 2026

Who it affects

W-2 worker (non-union)

Employees will be eligible for a new type of leave, called 'small necessities leave,' to care for children and elderly relatives.

Parent / guardian

Parents of eligible employees will be able to receive care from their employed children under the provisions of this act.

Senior (65+, Medicare/SS)

Elderly relatives of eligible employees will be able to receive care under the provisions of this act.

AI-extracted

Who This AffectsAI analysis

W-2 worker (non-union)directModerate impactHigh certainty
Employees will be eligible for a new type of leave, called 'small necessities leave,' to care for children and elderly relatives.
“An Act providing for small necessities leave for eligible employees relating to children and elderly relatives of an eligible employee”· Act Title
Parent / guardiandirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Parents of eligible employees will be able to receive care from their employed children under the provisions of this act.
“small necessities leave for eligible employees relating to children and elderly relatives of an eligible employee”· Act Title
Senior (65+, Medicare/SS)directModerate impactHigh certainty
Elderly relatives of eligible employees will be able to receive care under the provisions of this act.
“small necessities leave for eligible employees relating to children and elderly relatives of an eligible employee”· Act Title
Caregiver (family or unpaid)directModerate impactHigh certainty
Individuals who are caregivers for children and elderly relatives will be able to utilize small necessities leave.
“small necessities leave for eligible employees relating to children and elderly relatives of an eligible employee”· Act Title

What the Bill Does

Establishes 'small necessities leave' for eligible employees.
Leave is for caring for children and elderly relatives.
Imposes duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.

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