NC H269

Requires employers subject to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to provide the same leave to eligible employees caring for siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, stepparents, or parents-in-law as they provide for care of spouses, children, or parents.

Extends FMLA protections including anti-discrimination safeguards, reinstatement rights, and health care benefit continuation to employees taking leave under this Act for expanded family members.

Applies the same conditions, restrictions, and manner of use as federal FMLA leave to the newly covered relationships.

Makes violations enforceable through civil action and adds this Act to the list of statutes under which employees are protected from employer retaliation.

Effective July 1, 2015 for all FMLA-covered employers in North Carolina.