NC S337

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 caring for spouses, children, or parents under federal law.

Grants employees taking caregiver leave for extended family members the same protections as FMLA leave, including protection from discrimination and retaliation, reinstatement rights, and continuation of health care benefits.

Applies the same conditions, restrictions, and manner of use to caregiver leave for extended family members as apply to traditional FMLA leave.

Makes violations enforceable through civil action and adds caregiver leave protections to North Carolina's anti-discrimination and retaliation laws under G.S. 95-241.

Becomes effective July 1, 2015, and applies to covered employers and eligible employees on or after that date.