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DE HB177
Bill
Status
Passed
6/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Debra Heffernan
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AI Summary
- Defines "immediate family" for compassionate leave purposes to include spouse, domestic partner, parents, stepparents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, and minor children for whom the employee has assumed parental responsibilities
- Grants state employees 37.5 hours (37.5-hour weekly schedule) or 40 hours (40-hour weekly schedule) of paid leave upon death of an immediate family member, on a pro-rata basis for part-time employees
- Limits "state employee" definition to benefit-eligible full-time or part-time employees hired to work 30 or more hours, excluding casual seasonal employees
- Requires employees to supply supporting documentation if requested to substantiate compassionate leave requests
- Allows employees to request approval for compassionate leave for persons not listed as immediate family under the defined categories
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Compassionate Leave
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/30/2023
Committee Referrals
Finance6/28/2023
Executive6/28/2023
Appropriations6/14/2023
Administration5/18/2023
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