H.B. 1113 Summary

• Requires employers to provide paid temporary disability leave (up to 26 weeks) and family care leave (up to 12 weeks) to employees with at least 1,250 hours of service, with job protection and continuation of health insurance benefits.

• Establishes a state-administered Family and Employment Security Trust Fund financed by employer contributions to pay disability and family care benefits, with weekly benefit amounts ranging from 66% to 95% of wages depending on income level, capped at $1,000 per week.

• Provides a 7-day waiting period before benefits begin and allows employers to require medical certification for leave requests; employees can use accrued sick or vacation time during the waiting period.

• Protects employees from retaliation for taking leave or filing complaints and requires employers to post notices in multiple languages and provide written information about benefits to employees within 30 days of hire.

• Allows employers to secure benefits through deposits with the State Treasurer, private insurance policies, or private plans instead of contributing to the state trust fund if approved by the Division of Family and Medical Leave.

• Effective July 1, 2017.