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DE SB248

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sarah McBride

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that for employees co-employed by professional employer organizations or employee leasing companies, the "employer" for Family and Medical Leave Insurance purposes is the employer client company, not the staffing organization.

  • Defines "collective bargaining agreement" as an agreement between an employer and labor organization that determines employment terms, wages, hours, and conditions of employment under the National Labor Relations Act.

  • Excludes from the definition of "employee" individuals covered by collective bargaining agreements who receive employment benefits through their labor organization and may never qualify as covered individuals due to the nature of their industry.

  • Maintains employer size thresholds: employers with 10-24 employees must provide only parental leave; employers with 25 or more employees must provide parental, family caregiving, and medical leave.

  • Clarifies that employees are those primarily reporting for work at Delaware worksites, with exceptions for state employees, public school employees, and equivalent positions with state-covered entities.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family And Medical Leave Insurance Program.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/30/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor4/23/2024

Full Bill Text

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