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HI HB884

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2011

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Oshiro

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "sibling" to the definition of family members for whom an employee may take family leave under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 398-3.

  • Defines "sibling" as a biological or adoptive brother or sister.

  • Expands family leave eligibility to include caring for a sibling with a serious health condition, in addition to existing coverage for children, spouses, reciprocal beneficiaries, and parents.

  • Maintains the existing entitlement of four weeks of family leave during any calendar year.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Family Leave; Siblings

Last Action

(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.

3/10/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor3/10/2011
Finance2/11/2011
Labor & Public Employment1/26/2011

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