VT H0033

Expands unpaid family and medical leave to include new categories: bereavement leave (up to 2 weeks within the 12-week annual allowance), safe leave for domestic violence/sexual assault/stalking victims (separate 12-week allowance), and leave for qualifying military exigencies.

Broadens the definition of "family member" to include domestic partners, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, in loco parentis relationships, and any individual with whom the employee has a significant personal bond—with no legal documentation required to establish the relationship.

Lowers employer size thresholds: parental leave, bereavement leave, safe leave, and qualifying exigency leave now apply to employers with 10+ employees (previously 15+ for some leave types); family leave remains at 15+ employees.

Reduces employee eligibility requirements for safe leave to 6 months of continuous employment at 20+ hours per week (compared to 1 year at 30+ hours for other leave types).

Requires the Commissioner of Labor to adopt rules mandating employer reporting on leave usage rates, including data on nontraditional family structures and barriers to access, effective July 1, 2025.